Mark 6:48
He could see them being buffeted about as they rowed hard because the wind was blowing against them. In the early morning hours Jesus came to them, walking on the water. He would have passed them,
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47Late that evening the boat was in the middle of the lake while Jesus was alone, still on land.
49but when they saw him walking on the water they thought he was a ghost. They screamed out
Cross References
Genesis 32:26Then the man said, “Let me go because it's almost dawn.” “I won't let you go unless you bless me,” Jacob replied.
1 Samuel 11:11The next day Saul organized the army into three divisions. They attacked the Ammonite camp before dawn and went on killing them until the day grew hot. The survivors were so scattered that not even two of them were left together.
Psalms 93:4But greater than the most violent ocean, greater than the largest waves of the sea, the greatest is the Lord above.
Isaiah 54:11My poor storm-damaged city that can't be comforted! Look, I'm going to reset your stones in cement made of antimony, I will use sapphires to lay your foundations.
Luke 12:38Even if he comes at midnight, or just before dawn—how good for them if he finds them watching and ready!
John 1:13These are the children born not in the usual way, not as the result of human desire or a father's decision, but born of God.
Matthew Henry on Mark 6:46-56
Christ Walking on the Sea. 45 And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship, and to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the people. 46 And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray. 47 And when even was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land. 48 And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have… Read the whole commentary →