6:18

A strong wind was blowing, and the sea grew agitated: The Berean Standard Bible translates the result (rough sea) before the cause (strong wind). In some languages it may be natural to translate the cause before the result. For example:

a strong wind was blowing and the sea grew rough (Revised English Bible)
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By then a strong wind was blowing and stirring up the water (Good News Translation)
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It was very windy and so there were high/big waves on the lake.

A strong wind was blowing: This clause tells why the sea became rough. The wind created waves on the lake.

the sea grew agitated: This clause indicates that the surface of the lake became very disturbed or rough. Big waves appeared, making it difficult for the disciples to sail the boat.

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