John 6:21
Then they willingly received him into the ship: and immediately the ship was at the land whither they went.
Original Language Analysis
ἤθελον
they willingly
G2309
ἤθελον
they willingly
Strong's:
G2309
Word #:
1 of 18
to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas g1014 properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations),
αὐτὸν
him
G846
αὐτὸν
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
4 of 18
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
εἰς
into
G1519
εἰς
into
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
5 of 18
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
τὸ
G3588
τὸ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
6 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
8 of 18
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τὸ
G3588
τὸ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
10 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἐγένετο
was
G1096
ἐγένετο
was
Strong's:
G1096
Word #:
12 of 18
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
ἐπὶ
at
G1909
ἐπὶ
at
Strong's:
G1909
Word #:
13 of 18
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
τῆς
G3588
τῆς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
14 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
γῆς
the land
G1093
γῆς
the land
Strong's:
G1093
Word #:
15 of 18
soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
εἰς
into
G1519
εἰς
into
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
16 of 18
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
Cross References
Mark 6:51And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered.Revelation 3:20Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
Historical Context
The immediate arrival at their destination after receiving Jesus suggests either miraculous transport or John's focus on the significant point: Christ's presence ensures safe arrival. Some ancient manuscripts emphasize the miraculous nature of this immediate arrival.
Questions for Reflection
- How does willingly receiving Christ into our circumstances change outcomes?
- What does the ship's immediate arrival teach about Christ's power to complete our journeys?
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Analysis & Commentary
The disciples 'willingly received him into the ship,' and immediately 'the ship was at the land whither they went.' Both Jesus' reception and the ship's sudden arrival suggest supernatural elements. Their willing reception contrasts with previous fear, showing how Christ's self-revelation produces faith and welcome. His presence brings immediate arrival at our destination.