John 6:21 bbe — Then they readily took him into the boat: and straight away the boat was at the land to which they were going.

Bible in Basic English

"Then they readily took him into the boat: and straight away the boat was at the land to which they were going."

— John 6:21, Bible in Basic English

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John 6 — Context

18

The sea was getting rough because of a strong wind which was blowing.

19

After they had gone three or four miles they saw Jesus walking on the sea and coming near to the boat; and they had great fear.

20

But he said to them, It is I, have no fear.

21

Then they readily took him into the boat: and straight away the boat was at the land to which they were going.

22

The day after, the people who were on the other side of the sea saw that only one small boat had been there, that Jesus had not gone in that boat with the disciples, but that the disciples had gone away by themselves.

23

Some other boats, however, came from Tiberias near to the place where they had taken the bread after the Lord had given praise.

24

So when the people saw that Jesus was not there, or his disciples, they got into those boats and went over to Capernaum looking for Jesus.

John 6:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does John 6:21 say?
John 6:21 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then they readily took him into the boat: and straight away the boat was at the land to which they were going.”
Where is John 6:21 in the Bible?
John 6:21 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 6, verse 21.
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 6:21.
What translation should I read John 6:21 in?
John 6:21 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 6:21?
John 6:21 reads (BBE): “Then they readily took him into the boat: and straight away the boat was at the land to which they were going.” 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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