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The Gospel of John is one of the most beloved books in the Christian canon. Its stories and images have long captured the imaginations of Christians. Not only is it one of the most popular writings of the New Testament, but many aspects of its style and outlook are distinctive. In this clear, thorough, and accessible commentary on the Gospel of John, scholars Gail O’Day and Susan Hylen explore...

6:15–21 The second miracle of this chapter also alludes to the Exodus story. When Jesus appears walking on water, John’s language suggests that the disciples experience a theophany: they see Jesus as God. Unlike the parallel accounts in Mark 6:47–52 and Matthew 14:22–27, the disciples do not mistake Jesus for a ghost. John states clearly that “they saw Jesus walking on the sea” (v. 19) and were terrified. Their fear is not simple fright, but is a recognition that they are in the presence of God (see
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