John 6:17 net — got into a boat, and started to cross the lake to Capernaum.(It had already become dark, and Jesus had not yet come to…

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"got into a boat, and started to cross the lake to Capernaum.(It had already become dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them.)"

— John 6:17, NET Bible

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John 6 — Context

14

Now when the people saw the miraculous sign that Jesus performed, they began to say to one another,“This is certainly the Prophet who is to come into the world.”

15

Then Jesus, because he knew they were going to come and seize him by force to make him king, withdrew again up the mountainside alone.

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Walking on Water Now when evening came, his disciples went down to the lake,

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got into a boat, and started to cross the lake to Capernaum.(It had already become dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them.)

18

By now a strong wind was blowing and the sea was getting rough.

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Then, when they had rowed about three or four miles, they caught sight of Jesus walking on the lake, approaching the boat, and they were frightened.

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But he said to them,“It is I. Do not be afraid.”

John 6:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does John 6:17 say?
John 6:17 in the NET Bible reads: “got into a boat, and started to cross the lake to Capernaum.(It had already become dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them.)”
Where is John 6:17 in the Bible?
John 6:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 6, verse 17.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 6:17.
What translation should I read John 6:17 in?
John 6:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 6:17?
John 6:17 reads (NET): “got into a boat, and started to cross the lake to Capernaum.(It had already become dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them.)” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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