Mark 6:45
And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship, and to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the people.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 22
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τοὺς
G3588
τοὺς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
4 of 22
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
αὐτὸς
he
G846
αὐτὸς
he
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
6 of 22
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
ἐμβῆναι
to get
G1684
ἐμβῆναι
to get
Strong's:
G1684
Word #:
7 of 22
to walk on, i.e., embark (aboard a vessel), reach (a pool)
εἰς
into
G1519
εἰς
into
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
8 of 22
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 #:
9 of 22
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
11 of 22
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
προάγειν
before
G4254
προάγειν
before
Strong's:
G4254
Word #:
12 of 22
to lead forward (magisterially); intransitively, to precede (in place or time (participle, previous))
εἰς
into
G1519
εἰς
into
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
13 of 22
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 #:
14 of 22
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
πέραν
the other side
G4008
πέραν
the other side
Strong's:
G4008
Word #:
15 of 22
through (as adverb or preposition), i.e., across
πρὸς
unto
G4314
πρὸς
unto
Strong's:
G4314
Word #:
16 of 22
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,
ἕως
while
G2193
ἕως
while
Strong's:
G2193
Word #:
18 of 22
a conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place)
αὐτὸς
he
G846
αὐτὸς
he
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
19 of 22
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
ἀπολύσῃ
sent away
G630
ἀπολύσῃ
sent away
Strong's:
G630
Word #:
20 of 22
to free fully, i.e., (literally) relieve, release, dismiss (reflexively, depart), or (figuratively) let die, pardon or (specially) divorce
Historical Context
Bethsaida was fishing village on Galilee's north shore. First-century Jewish messianic expectation was primarily political: Messiah would overthrow Rome. The crowd's enthusiasm after bread multiplication reflected political hopes. Jesus' refusal of political messiahship confused followers expecting military-political deliverer. Removing disciples protected their immature understanding.
Questions for Reflection
- What does this verse teach about Christ's nature and work?
- How should this truth shape our daily discipleship?
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Analysis & Commentary
And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship, and to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the people. Jesus 'constrained' (ἠνάγκασεν, ēnankassen, compelled/forced) reluctant disciples to leave. John 6:15 explains why: the crowd wanted to make Jesus king by force. He removed disciples from this temptation, protecting them from mob enthusiasm that could derail spiritual mission. Apparent success can be as dangerous as failure if it leads away from God's will.