Bible Strands
John 6:25
When they found Him on the other side of the sea, they asked Him, “Rabbi, when did You get here?”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The crowd that pursued Jesus to Capernaum locates Him on the opposite shore of the sea and addresses Him directly. They ask Jesus, “Rabbi, when did You get here?” immediately after discovering He had arrived independently of His disciples.
The words — The participle εὑρόντες (heurontes) translates literally as “having found,” marking the completion of the crowd’s search. The verb εἶπον (eipon) means “they said,” recording their direct verbal inquiry to Jesus.
The thread — The title “Rabbi” functions as a formal address for a teacher, appearing in Matthew 23:7 and John 1:38. The geographical marker “other side of the sea” anchors the narrative to the crossing described in John 6:24.
Why it lands — The text records a factual question about timing without yet addressing the crowd’s underlying motives. It requires the reader to note the gap between physical location and spiritual perception before Jesus’ response in John 6:26.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And when they had found him on the other side of the sea, they said unto him, Rabbi, when camest thou hither?
Cross-references
- Matthew 23:7 the greetings in the marketplaces, and the title of ‘Rabbi’ by which they are addressed.
- John 1:38 Jesus turned and saw them following. “What do you want?” He asked. They said to Him, “Rabbi” (which means Teacher), “where are You staying?”