Mark 6:49

but when they saw him walking on the water they thought he was a ghost. They screamed out

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In The King James Version

But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been a spirit, and cried out:

In Context

48He 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,

50because they could all see him and were absolutely terrified. Jesus told them right away: “Don't worry, it's me. Don't be afraid!”

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Cross References

Job 9:8He alone is the one who stretches out the heavens and walks on the waves of the sea.

Luke 24:37They were startled and afraid, thinking they were seeing a ghost.

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 →

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