John 6:20

But he said to them, “It is I; do not be afraid.”

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

But he saith unto them, It is I; be not afraid.

In Context

19When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the sea, and they were afraid.

21Then they were willing to receive him into the boat, and immediately the boat reached the land where they were heading.

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Cross References

Matthew 14:27But Jesus immediately said to them, “Take courage! It is I; do not be afraid.”

Mark 16:6But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed; you seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen; he is not here. Behold, this is the place where they laid him.

Matthew Henry on John 6:16-22

Christ Walks on the Water. 15 When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone. 16 And when even was now come, his disciples went down unto the sea, 17 And entered into a ship, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was now dark, and Jesus was not come to them. 18 And the sea arose by reason of a great wind that blew. 19 So when they had rowed about five and twenty or thirty furlongs, they see Jesus walking on the… Read the whole commentary →

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