"And the sea arose by reason of a great wind that blew." — John 6:18

John 6:18 · KJV

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

— John 6:18

And entered into a ship, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was now dark, and Jesus was not come to them.

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.

John 6 — Context

And when even was {now} come, his disciples went down unto the sea,

And entered into a ship, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was now dark, and Jesus was not come to them.

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

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.

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

Cross References

Psalms 135:7

He causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightnings for the rain; he bringeth the wind out of his treasuries.

Psalms 107:25

For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, which lifteth up the waves thereof. {raiseth: Heb. maketh to stand}

Matthew 14:24

But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.