Verse Comparison: John 6:18
American Standard Version
And the sea was rising by reason of a great wind that blew.
Amplified® Bible
Meanwhile, the sea was getting rough {and} rising high because of a great {and} violent wind that was blowing.
Contemporary English Version
and a strong wind was making the water rough.
Darby English Version
and the sea was agitated by a strong wind blowing.
Good News Bible
By then a strong wind was blowing and stirring up the water.
International Standard Version
A strong wind was blowing, and the sea was getting rough.
King James Version
And the sea arose by reason of a great wind that blew.
New American Standard Bible
The sea {began} to be stirred up because a strong wind was blowing.
New International Version
A strong wind was blowing and the waters grew rough.
New King James Version
Then the sea arose because a great wind was blowing.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The sea began to stir up because a strong wind blew.
Young's Literal Translation
the sea also -- a great wind blowing -- was being raised,