Mark 6:49

But when they saw him walking on the sea, they thought it was a ghost and cried out.

Text-Critical English NT

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 the disciples straining as they rowed, for the wind was against them. About the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea, and intended to pass them by.

50For they all saw him and were terrified. But Jesus immediately said to them, “Take courage! It is I; do not be afraid.”

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Cross References

Luke 24:37But they were startled and terrified, thinking they had seen a spirit.

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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