Bible Strands
John 6:23
However, some boats from Tiberias landed near the place where the people had eaten the bread after the Lord had given thanks.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrator reports that boats from Tiberias arrived near the feeding site while the crowd searched for Jesus. This occurs the day after the miracle, immediately following the disciples' departure in a single boat.
The words — ἄλλα (alla) means "other" or "another," indicating vessels distinct from the one the disciples used. ἐγγὺς (engus) translates literally to "near," marking the landing point's proximity to where the bread was distributed.
The thread — The location ties back to the Sea of Galilee (John 6:1) and the exact spot where Jesus gave thanks for the loaves (John 6:11). The same boats are later used by the crowd to travel to Capernaum (John 6:24).
Why it lands — The text states that people moved physically toward Jesus based on where they witnessed His works. It requires the reader to acknowledge that proximity to divine acts does not automatically produce spiritual clarity or correct pursuit.
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The Greek words
King James Version
(Howbeit there came other boats from Tiberias nigh unto the place where they did eat bread, after that the Lord had given thanks:)