Mark 6:49

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

Translation for Translators

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 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.

50because they all were terrified when they saw him. But he talked to them. He said to them, “Be calm! Do not be afraid, because it is I!”

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Cross References

Job 9:8He alone ◄stretched out/put in place► the sky; he alone puts his feet on the waves (OR, on the huge sea monster).

Luke 24:37They were startled and afraid, because they thought that 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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