John 6:21 kjva — Then they willingly received him into the ship: and immediately the ship was at the land whither they went.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Then they willingly received him into the ship: and immediately the ship was at the land whither they went."

— John 6:21, King James Version with Apocrypha

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John 6 — Context

18

And the sea arose by reason of a great wind that blew.

19

So when they had rowed about five and twenty or thirty furlongs, they see Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing nigh unto the ship: and they were afraid.

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But he saith unto them, It is I; be not afraid.

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Then they willingly received him into the ship: and immediately the ship was at the land whither they went.

22

The day following, when the people which stood on the other side of the sea saw that there was none other boat there, save that one whereinto his disciples were entered, and that Jesus went not with his disciples into the boat, but that his disciples were gone away alone;

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(Howbeit there came other boats from Tiberias nigh unto the place where they did eat bread, after that the Lord had given thanks:)

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When the people therefore saw that Jesus was not there, neither his disciples, they also took shipping, and came to Capernaum, seeking for Jesus.

John 6:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does John 6:21 say?
John 6:21 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Then they willingly received him into the ship: and immediately the ship was at the land whither they went.”
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 (KJVA): “Then they willingly received him into the ship: and immediately the ship was at the land whither they went.” 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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