# When he had finished speaking

"When Jesus had finished teaching the people"

# at your word

"because of your word" or "because you have told me to do this"

# motioned

They were too far from shore to call so they made gestures, probably waving their arms.

# they began to sink

"the boats began to sink." The reason could be stated clearly. AT: "the boats began to sink because the fish were so heavy" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])