Matthew 14:34
ESV
And when they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret.
NIV
When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret.
NASB
When they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret.
CSB
When they had crossed over, they came to shore at Gennesaret.
NLT
After they had crossed the lake, they landed at Gennesaret.
KJV
And when they were gone over, they came into the land of Gennesaret.
NKJV
When they had crossed over, they came to the land of Gennesaret.
What does Matthew 14:34 mean?
The disciples were recently in the region of Bethsaida, on the northeast shore of Galilee. After Jesus fed thousands in a miraculous display of power (Matthew 14:13–21), He commanded the disciples to cross the Sea of Galilee by boat (Matthew 14:22). He then walked on water to meet them, as they struggled against a heavy wind (Matthew 14:24–32). After a long night, the disciples, along with Jesus, finally reach the other side. The disciples may be exhausted, but they are also fully convinced that Jesus is the Son of God (Matthew 14:33).Now they arrive at Gennesaret on the northwest shore of the lake. Gennesaret is said to be a fertile plain of prime land southwest of Capernaum. Jesus is famous there, as well.
