New International VersionWhen they found him on the other side of the lake, they asked him, “Rabbi, when did you get here?”
New Living TranslationThey found him on the other side of the lake and asked, “Rabbi, when did you get here?”
English Standard VersionWhen they found him on the other side of the sea, they said to him, “Rabbi, when did you come here?”
Berean Standard BibleWhen they found Him on the other side of the sea, they asked Him, “Rabbi, when did You get here?”
Berean Literal BibleAnd having found Him on the other side of the sea, they said to Him, "Rabbi, when have You come here?"
King James BibleAnd when they had found him on the other side of the sea, they said unto him, Rabbi, when camest thou hither?
New King James VersionAnd when they found Him on the other side of the sea, they said to Him, “Rabbi, when did You come here?”
New American Standard BibleAnd when they found Him on the other side of the sea, they said to Him, “Rabbi, when did You get here?”
NASB 1995When they found Him on the other side of the sea, they said to Him, “Rabbi, when did You get here?”
NASB 1977And when they found Him on the other side of the sea, they said to Him, “Rabbi, when did You get here?”
Legacy Standard BibleAnd when they found Him on the other side of the sea, they said to Him, “Rabbi, when did You come here?”
Amplified BibleAnd when they found Him on the other side of the sea, they asked Him, “Rabbi, when did You get here?”
Christian Standard BibleWhen they found him on the other side of the sea, they said to him, “Rabbi, when did you get here? ”
Holman Christian Standard BibleWhen they found Him on the other side of the sea, they said to Him, “Rabbi, when did You get here?”
American Standard VersionAnd when they found him on the other side of the sea, they said unto him, Rabbi, when camest thou hither?
Contemporary English VersionThey found him on the west side of the lake and asked, "Rabbi, when did you get here?"
English Revised VersionAnd when they found him on the other side of the sea, they said unto him, Rabbi, when camest thou hither?
GOD'S WORD® TranslationWhen they found him on the other side of the sea, they asked him, "Rabbi, when did you get here?"
Good News TranslationWhen the people found Jesus on the other side of the lake, they said to him, "Teacher, when did you get here?"
International Standard VersionWhen they had found him on the other side of the sea, they asked him, "Rabbi, when did you get here?"
NET BibleWhen they found him on the other side of the lake, they said to him, "Rabbi, when did you get here?"
New Heart English BibleWhen they found him on the other side of the sea, they asked him, "Rabbi, when did you come here?"
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd when they had found him on the other side of the sea, they said to him, Rabbi, when camest thou hither?
Weymouth New TestamentSo when they had crossed the Lake and had found Him, they asked Him, "Rabbi, when did you come here?" Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWhen they found Him on the other side of the sea, they asked Him, “Rabbi, when did You get here?”
World English BibleWhen they found him on the other side of the sea, they asked him, “Rabbi, when did you come here?” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand having found Him on the other side of the sea, they said to Him, “Rabbi, when have You come here?”
Berean Literal BibleAnd having found Him on the other side of the sea, they said to Him, "Rabbi, when have You come here?"
Young's Literal Translation and having found him on the other side of the sea, they said to him, 'Rabbi, when hast thou come hither?'
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd having found them beyond the sea, they said to him, Rabbi, when camest thou here? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when they had found him on the other side of the sea, they said to him: Rabbi, when camest thou hither?
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd when they had found him across the sea, they said to him, “Rabbi, when did you come here?”
New American BibleAnd when they found him across the sea they said to him, “Rabbi, when did you get here?”
New Revised Standard VersionWhen they found him on the other side of the sea, they said to him, “Rabbi, when did you come here?” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd when they found him at the seaport, they said to him, Teacher, when did you come here?
Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishAnd when they found him at the other side of the sea, they were saying to him, “Our Master, when did you come here?” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd finding him on the opposite side of the sea, they said to him: Rabbi, when didst thou come hither?
Godbey New TestamentAnd having found Him beyond the sea, they said to Him, Master, when did you come hither?
Haweis New TestamentAnd when they found him on the other side the sea, they said to him, Rabbi, when camest thou hither?
Mace New TestamentAnd when they had found him on the other side of the sea, they said unto him, master, when did you arrive here?
Weymouth New TestamentSo when they had crossed the Lake and had found Him, they asked Him, "Rabbi, when did you come here?"
Worrell New TestamentAnd, having found Him on the other side of the sea, they said to Him, "Rabbi, when camest Thou hither?"
Worsley New TestamentAnd when they found Him on the other side of the Sea, they said unto Him, Rabbi, when camest thou hither?
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Jesus the Bread of Life… 24So when the crowd saw that neither Jesus nor His disciples were there, they got into the boats and went to Capernaum to look for Him. 25Whenthey foundHimon the other sideof thesea,they askedHim,“Rabbi,whendid You gethere?”26Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, it is not because you saw these signs that you are looking for Me, but because you ate the loaves and had your fill.…
Cross References John 4:34Jesus explained, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work.
John 3:17For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.
John 5:30I can do nothing by Myself; I judge only as I hear. And My judgment is just, because I do not seek My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me.
John 7:28-29Then Jesus, still teaching in the temple courts, cried out, “You know Me, and you know where I am from. I have not come of My own accord, but He who sent Me is true. You do not know Him, / but I know Him, because I am from Him and He sent Me.”
John 8:42Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love Me, for I have come here from God. I have not come on My own, but He sent Me.
John 12:44-45Then Jesus cried out, “Whoever believes in Me does not believe in Me alone, but in the One who sent Me. / And whoever sees Me sees the One who sent Me.
John 14:10Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in Me? The words I say to you, I do not speak on My own. Instead, it is the Father dwelling in Me, performing His works.
John 17:3Now this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent.
Matthew 11:27All things have been entrusted to Me by My Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal Him.
Luke 10:22All things have been entrusted to Me by My Father. No one knows who the Son is except the Father, and no one knows who the Father is except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal Him.”
Hebrews 3:1Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, set your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.
Hebrews 5:8-9Although He was a Son, He learned obedience from what He suffered. / And having been made perfect, He became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey Him
Isaiah 55:1-3“Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you without money, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost! / Why spend money on that which is not bread, and your labor on that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of foods. / Incline your ear and come to Me; listen, so that your soul may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant—My loving devotion promised to David.
Isaiah 55:6Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.
Isaiah 61:1The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,
Treasury of Scripture And when they had found him on the other side of the sea, they said to him, Rabbi, when came you here? Rabbi. John 1:38,39 Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou? … Jump to Previous ArrivedCamestCrossedFoundHitherLakeRabbiSeaSideJump to Next ArrivedCamestCrossedFoundHitherLakeRabbiSeaSideJohn 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.When they found Him on the other side of the seaThis phrase refers to the crowd that had been following Jesus after witnessing the miracle of the feeding of the 5,000. The "other side of the sea" indicates the Sea of Galilee, a significant location in Jesus' ministry. This body of water is central to many of His miracles and teachings. The crowd's pursuit of Jesus across the sea demonstrates their eagerness to see more signs and wonders, reflecting a common theme in the Gospels where people seek Jesus for physical needs rather than spiritual truths. they asked Him, “Rabbi, when did You get here?”
The term "Rabbi" is a title of respect, acknowledging Jesus as a teacher. This reflects the Jewish custom of addressing those who were considered learned in the Scriptures. The question "when did You get here?" reveals the crowd's curiosity and perhaps confusion about how Jesus managed to arrive at the location without them noticing. This follows the miraculous event where Jesus walked on water, an act that the crowd was unaware of. Their question underscores a recurring theme in the Gospels: the misunderstanding of Jesus' true nature and mission. The crowd's focus on the timing of His arrival rather than the significance of His presence highlights their limited understanding of His divine identity. Persons / Places / Events 1. JesusCentral figure in this passage, known as the Messiah and the Son of God. He had just performed the miracle of feeding the 5,000 and walked on water. 2. The CrowdThe people who had been fed by Jesus and were seeking Him out, likely motivated by the miraculous signs and the physical provision they had received. 3. The Sea of GalileeThe body of water Jesus crossed, which is significant for its frequent mention in the Gospels as a site of Jesus' ministry and miracles. 4. CapernaumThe town where the crowd found Jesus, often considered His "home base" during His Galilean ministry. 5. RabbiA title of respect meaning "teacher," which the crowd used to address Jesus, acknowledging His authority and wisdom. Teaching Points Seek Spiritual NourishmentJesus challenges us to prioritize spiritual growth and eternal truths over temporary, physical needs. Reflect on how you can seek Jesus for spiritual sustenance in your daily life. Recognize Jesus' AuthorityThe crowd addressed Jesus as "Rabbi," acknowledging His authority. Consider how you can recognize and submit to Jesus' authority in your own life. Pursue Jesus with Right MotivesThe crowd sought Jesus for more miracles and physical provision. Evaluate your motives in seeking Jesus—are they for personal gain or genuine relationship? Trust in Jesus' ProvisionJust as Jesus provided for the crowd, He promises to meet our needs. Trust in His provision, both physically and spiritually. Understand the SignsJesus' miracles were signs pointing to His divine nature and mission. Reflect on how you can see and understand the signs of Jesus' work in your life today. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of John 6:25?
2.How does John 6:25 challenge our understanding of seeking Jesus for physical needs?
3.What does John 6:25 reveal about the crowd's motives in seeking Jesus?
4.How can John 6:25 guide us in prioritizing spiritual over material pursuits?
5.Connect John 6:25 with Matthew 6:33 about seeking God's kingdom first.
6.How can we apply John 6:25 to deepen our relationship with Christ today?
7.What is the significance of Jesus being called "Rabbi" in John 6:25?
8.How does John 6:25 relate to the theme of seeking Jesus for physical vs. spiritual needs?
9.Why did the crowd seek Jesus in John 6:25, and what does it reveal about human nature?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from John 6?
11.What is the significance of the Sea of Galilee story?
12.Why does the Gospel of John significantly differ from the Synoptic Gospels?
13.What events marked Jesus' third year of ministry?
14.In Psalm 125:1, how can believers be said to be as immovable as Mount Zion when history shows faithful people often displaced or persecuted?What Does John 6:25 Mean When they found Him on the other side of the sea“When they found Him on the other side of the sea…” (John 6:25a) • The multitude had witnessed the miracle of the loaves (John 6:1–14) and knew the disciples had left without Jesus (John 6:22–24). Their determination to cross the lake shows genuine effort, yet it was driven more by material benefit than saving faith (John 6:26). • This pursuit pictures humanity’s instinct to seek God when He meets immediate needs, much like Israel pursued manna in the wilderness (Exodus 16:2–4; cf.1 Corinthians 10:3–5). • Jesus’ unexpected arrival on “the other side” follows His night-time walk on the water (John 6:16–21;Matthew 14:25-33). The crowd’s ignorance of that miracle sets up the contrast between what He does for the disciples and what the masses can’t yet grasp. • The historical detail confirms the literal movement across a real lake, anchoring the narrative in time and geography (Mark 6:53). Scripture records facts we can trust.
they asked Him“…they asked Him…” (John 6:25b) • Approaching Jesus with questions is common in the Gospels: Nicodemus (John 3:2), the Samaritan woman (John 4:9), and Andrew with another disciple (John 1:38). Their queries reveal motives. • Here the crowd’s first impulse is to interrogate rather than worship. Unlike blind Bartimaeus, who pleaded for mercy (Mark 10:47), these seekers want an explanation. • Jesus often answers questions by exposing the heart (Luke 5:22-23;John 2:25). He will soon redirect this audience from curiosity to the call to believe in Him as the Bread of Life (John 6:32-35).
Rabbi“…“Rabbi…”” (John 6:25c) • Rabbi means “Teacher,” an honorable title used by disciples (John 1:38) and seekers like Nicodemus (John 3:2). • Calling Jesus “Rabbi” acknowledges His authority to instruct, yet falls short of confessing Him as Lord and Messiah (John 20:28). • The term recalls Israel’s pattern of honoring prophets while missing their deeper message (Matthew 23:29-32). Respectful words can mask unbelief.
when did You get here?“…“when did You get here?”” (John 6:25d) • The question is temporal, but Jesus’ reply (John 6:26) shows that timing is not the real issue; their hearts are set on more bread. • Like Herod who longed to see a sign (Luke 23:8), they focus on the spectacular rather than the Savior. • Their shallow curiosity contrasts with those who truly seek eternal life, such as the centurion who trusted Jesus’ word without seeing (Matthew 8:8-10). • Jesus will not satisfy mere fascination; He directs them to “believe in the One He has sent” (John 6:29).
summaryJohn 6:25 captures a crowd eager yet misguided. They endure a journey to find Jesus, respectfully call Him “Rabbi,” and quiz Him about logistics—but their hearts crave temporal provision. The verse sets the stage for Jesus to reveal Himself as the true Bread from heaven, exposing superficial motives and inviting authentic faith. (25) Rabbi, when camest thou hither?--This discourse took place in the synagogue at Capernaum ( John 6:59). They are amazed to find Him here. When and how could He have come? He had not gone in the boat with the disciples, and no other boats had crossed but those in which they themselves came. On the title Rabbi, see Note on John 1:38. Verse 25. - When they had found him on the other side of the sea (other side than that on which the miracle took place, and yet near Capernaum. This contradicts the exposition which would make the site of the feeding to be on the Western side), they said unto him, Rabbi, when earnest thou? and how happens it that thou art here? The πότε ω΅δε γέγονας; is difficult to translate. The when? practically includes the how? also. The difficulty lay in the time. They were sure that Jesus had not started before the disciples, and they knew that there was no method by which the lake itself would have been available, and they want explanation. The news of his crossing the water after some fashion that would ally him to Moses, Joshua, Elijah, may easily have got disseminated, one report or another being rapidly circulated.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Greek [When]καὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.they foundεὑρόντες(heurontes)Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 2147:A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find.Himαὐτὸν(auton)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 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.on the other sideπέραν(peran)Preposition
Strong's 4008:Over, on the other side, beyond. Apparently accusative case of an obsolete derivative of peiro; through, i.e. Across.of theτῆς(tēs)Article - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.sea,θαλάσσης(thalassēs)Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 2281:Probably prolonged from hals; the sea.they askedεἶπον(eipon)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2036:Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.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.“Rabbi,Ῥαββί(Rhabbi)Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4461:Of Hebrew origin; my master, i.e Rabbi, as an official title of honor.whenπότε(pote)Conjunction
Strong's 4219:When, at what time. From the base of pou and te; interrogative adverb, at what time.did You getγέγονας(gegonas)Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 1096:A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.here?”ὧδε(hōde)Adverb
Strong's 5602:From an adverb form of hode; in this same spot, i.e. Here or hither.
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