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and they entered into the boat, and were going over the sea to Capernaum. It was now dark, and Jesus had not come to them.
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When It's Dark and Jesus is Absent
Commentators like Charles Spurgeon see a deep spiritual lesson in the disciples' situation. The phrase "it was now dark, and Jesus was not come to them" powerfully describes times when believers face dark circumstances and feel the absence of the Lord. This verse acknowledges the reality of such painful experiences in the Christian walk.
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John
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Were going (ηρχοντο). Picturesque imperfect.
It was now dark (σκοτια ηδη εγεγονε). Past perfect active of …
19th Century
Anglican
For “a ship,” the received text has, with some of the best manuscripts, the ship—i.e., the ship in which they first crossed. For …
Baptist
When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone.…
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“Evening” could be any time in the afternoon shortly before sunset. The disciples probably hoped to cover the short distance between Bethsaida and …
16th Century
Protestant
It was now dark. John omits many circumstances that the other Evangelists include. For example, they record that for several hours the dis…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And entered into a ship In which they came, and was waiting for them; or into another:
and went o…
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Presbyterian
Here were Christ's disciples in the way of duty, and Christ was praying for them; yet they were in distress. There may be perils and afflictions of…
13th Century
Catholic
1. Previously, the Evangelist told us about the miracle of the loaves and fishes. Now he shows the threefold effect this miracle had on the …
