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Berean Standard Bible

“but the boat was already far from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.”

Matthew 14:24

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After feeding the five thousand, Jesus sends the disciples ahead by boat while he prays alone on the mountain. Night falls and the wind turns against them on the Sea of Galilee.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

but the boat was already far from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.

World English Bible (WEB)

But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, distressed by the waves, for the wind was contrary.

King James Version (KJV)

But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.

American Standard Version (ASV)

But the boat was now in the midst of the sea, distressed by the waves; for the wind was contrary.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, and was troubled by the waves: for the wind was against them.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and the boat was now in the midst of the sea, distressed by the waves, for the wind was contrary.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y ya el barco estaba en medio de la mar, atormentado de las ondas; porque el viento era contrario.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Al quedarse solo, Jesús subió al monte a orar. La noche sorprendió a los discípulos en medio de las aguas agitadas y luchando contra vientos contrarios.

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