Then they willingly received Him into the boat, and immediately the boat was at the land where they were going.
Parallel translations
- WEB They were willing therefore to receive him into the boat. Immediately the boat was at the land where they were going.
- 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.
- 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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Quick answer
The disciples gladly receive Jesus, and at once the boat reaches the shore. His arrival brings them safely and immediately to their destination.
Overview
Welcoming Jesus changes everything, and John notes the boat instantly arrives at land, possibly a further sign of His power. The detail underscores that with Christ present, the goal is reached. Receiving Jesus is the turning point from fear and struggle to safe arrival.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 5
- 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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