Mark 6:47

When it was evening, the disciples’ boat was in the middle of the lake and Jesus was by himself on the land.

Translation for Translators

In The King James Version

And when even was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land.

In Context

46After he said goodbye to the people, he went up into the hills in order to pray.

48He saw that the wind was blowing against them as they rowed. As a result, they were having great difficulty. He approached them early in the morning, when it was still dark, by walking on the water. He intended to walk by them.

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Cross References

John 6:16When it was evening, we disciples went down to Galilee Lake.

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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