They were willing therefore to receive him into the boat. Immediately the boat was at the land where they were going.
Parallel translations
- KJV Then they willingly received him into the ship: and immediately the ship was at the land whither they went.
- BSB Then they were willing to take Him into the boat, and at once the boat reached the shore where they were heading.
- NKJV Then they willingly received Him into the boat, and immediately the boat was at the land where they were going.
- NASB So they were willing to take Him into the boat, and immediately the boat was at the land to which they were going.
- NLT Then they were eager to let him in the boat, and immediately they arrived at their destination!
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- Mark 6:51He got into the boat with them; and the wind ceased, and they were very amazed among themselves, and marveled;
- Matt 14:32–33When they got up into the boat, the wind ceased.
- Rev 3:20Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, then I will come in to him, and will dine with him, and he with me.
- Ps 24:7–10Lift up your heads, you gates! Be lifted up, you everlasting doors, and the King of glory will come in.
- Song 3:4I had scarcely passed from them, when I found him whom my soul loves. I held him, and would not let him go, until I had brought him into my mother’s house, into the room of her who conceived me.
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