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They were willing therefore to receive him into the boat. Immediately the boat was at the land where they were going.
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Christ in the Boat
Commentators emphasize a powerful spiritual truth: when the disciples welcomed Jesus into their boat, their struggle ended, and they quickly reached their destination. His presence transforms difficult journeys, bringing peace and swift resolution. As Charles Spurgeon noted, 'No sooner was Jesus with them than they were where they wanted to be.'
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Immediately. Quickly. Before a long time. How far they were from the land we do not know, but there is no evidence that there was a mi…
They were willing therefore (ηθελον ουν). Inchoative imperfect, "they began to be willing." This does not contradict Mr 6:51 as Be…
19th Century
Anglican
Then they willingly received him.—This is undoubtedly correct as an interpretation, but it is too comprehensive for a translation.…
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Baptist
Then they willingly received him into the ship: and immediately the ship was at the land whither they went.
No sooner was Jesus wit…
The disciples were still a considerable distance from the shore at Capernaum (cf. Mark 6:47). As they looked back, they were terrified t…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then they willingly received him into the ship When they knew who he was; and especially he was the more welcome, as…
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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 …
