Jamieson, Fausset & Brown, on John 6:18

“And the sea arose, by reason of a great wind that blew.”

“sea arose, &c.--and they were "now in the midst of it" (Mat 14:24). Mark adds the graphic and touching particular, "He saw them toiling in rowing" (Mar 6:48), putting forth all their strength to buffet the waves and bear on against a head wind, but to little effect. He saw this from His mountain-top, and through the darkness of the night, for His heart was all with them; yet would He not go to their relief till His own time came.”

Imported from an open dataset — not yet checked against the printed edition.