John 6:16
When evening came, His disciples went down to the sea,
What it says
When evening comes, the disciples go down to the Sea of Galilee by themselves at once.
What it is doing
The verse marks the start of the nighttime crossing toward Capernaum.
In context
16When evening came, His disciples went down to the sea, 17got into a boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum. It was already dark, and Jesus had not yet gone out to them. 18A strong wind was blowing, and the sea grew agitated. 19When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the sea — and they were terrified. 20But Jesus spoke up: “It is I; do not be afraid.” 21Then they were willing to take Him into the boat, and at once the boat reached the shore where they were heading.