Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version and a great crowd of people followed him because they saw the signs he had performed by healing the sick. New Living Translation A huge crowd kept following him wherever he went, because they saw his miraculous signs as he healed the sick. English Standard Version And a large crowd was following him, because they saw the signs that he was doing on the sick. Berean Standard Bible A large crowd followed Him because they saw the signs He was performing on the sick. Berean Literal Bible and a great crowd was following Him because they were seeing the signs which He was doing upon those being sick. King James Bible And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which he did on them that were diseased. New King James Version Then a great multitude followed Him, because they saw His signs which He performed on those who were diseased. New American Standard Bible A large crowd was following Him, because they were watching the signs which He was performing on those who were sick. NASB 1995 A large crowd followed Him, because they saw the signs which He was performing on those who were sick. NASB 1977 And a great multitude was following Him, because they were seeing the signs which He was performing on those who were sick. Legacy Standard Bible Now a large crowd was following Him, because they were seeing the signs which He was doing on those who were sick. Amplified Bible A large crowd was following Him because they had seen the signs (attesting miracles) which He continually performed on those who were sick. Christian Standard Bible A huge crowd was following him because they saw the signs that he was performing by healing the sick. Holman Christian Standard Bible And a huge crowd was following Him because they saw the signs that He was performing by healing the sick. American Standard Version And a great multitude followed him, because they beheld the signs which he did on them that were sick. Contemporary English Version A large crowd had seen him work miracles to heal the sick, and those people went with him. English Revised Version And a great multitude followed him, because they beheld the signs which he did on them that were sick. GOD'S WORD® Translation A large crowd followed him because they saw the miracles that he performed for the sick. Good News Translation A large crowd followed him, because they had seen his miracles of healing the sick. International Standard Version A large crowd kept following him because they had seen the signs that he was performing by healing the sick. Majority Standard Bible A large crowd followed Him because they saw His signs He was performing on the sick. NET Bible A large crowd was following him because they were observing the miraculous signs he was performing on the sick. New Heart English Bible A large crowd followed him, because they saw the signs which he did on those who were sick. Webster's Bible Translation And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which he performed on them that were diseased. Weymouth New Testament A vast multitude followed Him, because they witnessed the miracles on the sick which He was constantly performing. World English Bible A great multitude followed him, because they saw his signs which he did on those who were sick. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand there was following Him a great multitude, because they were seeing His signs that He was doing on the ailing; Berean Literal Bible and a great crowd was following Him because they were seeing the signs which He was doing upon those being sick. Young's Literal Translation and there was following him a great multitude, because they were seeing his signs that he was doing on the ailing; Smith's Literal Translation And a great crowd followed him, for they saw his signs which he did upon the sick. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd a great multitude followed him, because they saw the miracles which he did on them that were diseased. Catholic Public Domain Version And a great multitude was following him, for they saw the signs that he was accomplishing toward those who were infirm. New American Bible A large crowd followed him, because they saw the signs he was performing on the sick. New Revised Standard Version A large crowd kept following him, because they saw the signs that he was doing for the sick. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd a great many people followed him, because they saw the miracles which he performed on sick people. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And great crowds were going after him, because they saw the miracles he did for the sick. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd a great multitude followed him, because they had seen the signs which he did in the case of the sick. Godbey New Testament And a great multitude followed Him, because they saw the miracles He was doing in behalf of the sick. Haweis New Testament And a vast multitude followed him, because they saw the miracles which he performed on those who were diseased. Mace New Testament where a great multitude followed him, invited by the miraculous cures which they saw him perform. Weymouth New Testament A vast multitude followed Him, because they witnessed the miracles on the sick which He was constantly performing. Worrell New Testament And a great multitude was following Him, because they were beholding the signs which He was doing on the sick. Worsley New Testament And a great multitude followed Him, because they saw his miracles which He performed on them that were diseased. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Feeding of the Five Thousand1After this, Jesus crossed to the other side of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias). 2 A large crowd followed Him because they saw the signs He was performing on the sick. 3Then Jesus went up on the mountain and sat down with His disciples.… Cross References Matthew 14:14 When He stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their sick. Mark 6:34 When Jesus stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And He began to teach them many things. Luke 9:11 But the crowds found out and followed Him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and He healed those who needed healing. John 2:23 While He was in Jerusalem at the Passover Feast, many people saw the signs He was doing and believed in His name. John 4:45 Yet when He arrived, the Galileans welcomed Him. They had seen all the great things He had done in Jerusalem at the feast, for they had gone there as well. John 12:18 That is also why the crowd went out to meet Him, because they heard that He had performed this sign. Matthew 4:24-25 News about Him spread all over Syria, and people brought to Him all who were ill with various diseases, those suffering acute pain, the demon-possessed, those having seizures, and the paralyzed, and He healed them. / Large crowds followed Him, having come from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan. Mark 3:7-8 So Jesus withdrew with His disciples to the sea, accompanied by a large crowd from Galilee, Judea, / Jerusalem, Idumea, the region beyond the Jordan, and the vicinity of Tyre and Sidon. The large crowd came to Him when they heard what great things He was doing. Luke 5:15 But the news about Jesus spread all the more, and great crowds came to hear Him and to be healed of their sicknesses. Acts 2:22 Men of Israel, listen to this message: Jesus of Nazareth was a man certified by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God did among you through Him, as you yourselves know. Acts 5:12-16 The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people, and with one accord the believers gathered together in Solomon’s Colonnade. / Although the people regarded them highly, no one else dared to join them. / Yet more and more believers were brought to the Lord—large numbers of both men and women. ... Exodus 15:25-26 And Moses cried out to the LORD, and the LORD showed him a log. And when he cast it into the waters, they were sweetened. There the LORD made for them a statute and an ordinance, and there He tested them, / saying, “If you will listen carefully to the voice of the LORD your God, and do what is right in His eyes, and pay attention to His commands, and keep all His statutes, then I will not bring on you any of the diseases I inflicted on the Egyptians. For I am the LORD who heals you.” Exodus 23:25 So you shall serve the LORD your God, and He will bless your bread and your water. And I will take away sickness from among you. Deuteronomy 7:15 And the LORD will remove from you all sickness. He will not lay upon you any of the terrible diseases you knew in Egypt, but He will inflict them on all who hate you. 2 Kings 5:14 So Naaman went down and dipped himself in the Jordan seven times, according to the word of the man of God, and his flesh was restored and became like that of a little child, and he was clean. Treasury of Scripture And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which he did on them that were diseased. Matthew 4:24,25 And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and those which were lunatick, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them… Matthew 8:1 When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him. Matthew 12:15 But when Jesus knew it, he withdrew himself from thence: and great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all; Jump to Previous Ailing Beheld Constantly Crowd Diseased Followed Following Great Ill Large Miracles Miraculous Multitude Performed Performing Sick Signs Vast Witnessed WroughtJump to Next Ailing Beheld Constantly Crowd Diseased Followed Following Great Ill Large Miracles Miraculous Multitude Performed Performing Sick Signs Vast Witnessed WroughtJohn 6 1. Jesus feeds five thousand men with five loaves and two fishes.15. Thereupon the people would have made him king; 16. but withdrawing himself, he walks on the sea to his disciples; 26. reproves the people flocking after him, and all the fleshly hearers of his word; 32. declares himself to be the bread of life to believers. 66. Many disciples depart from him. 68. Peter confesses him. 70. Judas is a devil. A large crowd The phrase "a large crowd" indicates the significant number of people who were drawn to Jesus. In the Greek, the word for "crowd" is "ὄχλος" (ochlos), which often refers to a multitude or a throng of people. This suggests not just a casual gathering but a substantial assembly, highlighting Jesus' growing influence and the widespread interest in His ministry. Historically, large crowds following a teacher or healer were not uncommon in the ancient Near East, but the size and dedication of those following Jesus were remarkable, indicating His unique authority and the hope He inspired among the people. followed Him because they saw the signs He was performing on the sick Followed . . . saw . . . did.--Better, were following . . . were beholding . . . was doing. The verbs express a continuance of the actions. It does not mean simply that they saw these miracles on the west of the lake, and followed Him across it; but that He kept on healing the sick, and that the crowds kept on following Him. The usual caravan-road for the northern pilgrims was on the east side of the lake, and the throng would increase as He went. Verse 2. - There was following him a vast crowd, because they were spectators of the signs he was working on those that were sick. The imperfect tenses here reveal a period of time that had elapsed; a group and series of healings which had touched the heart of the people. Their "following" had not been by ship, but round the head of the lake, and across the ford of the Jordan, which is still situated about two miles from the point where the river flows into the Sea of Galilee. The multitudes would easily learn the direction of the well known boat with its solitary sail, and would be, some of them, ready at the landing place, to greet the Lord on his arrival. Many hours might elapse before the crowd had reached such vast proportions as we subsequently find. It may easily have been swollen by curious and inquisitive pilgrims, or by the inhabitants of the neighbouring villages, intent on a sight of the Prophet who had preached the sermon, who had spoken in wondrous parables, who had given such striking proof that "God was with him."Parallel Commentaries ... Greek A largeπολύς (polys) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 4183: Much, many; often. crowd ὄχλος (ochlos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3793: From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot. followed ἠκολούθει (ēkolouthei) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 190: To accompany, attend, follow. Properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. To accompany. Him αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. because ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. they saw ἐθεώρουν (etheōroun) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 2334: From a derivative of theaomai; to be a spectator of, i.e. Discern, (experience) or intensively (acknowledge). the τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. signs σημεῖα (sēmeia) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 4592: Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally. He had performed ἐποίει (epoiei) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. on ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at. the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. sick. ἀσθενούντων (asthenountōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 770: To be weak (physically: then morally), To be sick. From asthenes; to be feeble. Links John 6:2 NIVJohn 6:2 NLT John 6:2 ESV John 6:2 NASB John 6:2 KJV John 6:2 BibleApps.com John 6:2 Biblia Paralela John 6:2 Chinese Bible John 6:2 French Bible John 6:2 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: John 6:2 A great multitude followed him because they (Jhn Jo Jn) |
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