John 6:20

But Jesus said to them: It is I; be not afraid.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

In The King James Version

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

In Context

19And they had gone about five and twenty or thirty furlongs, when they saw Jesus walking upon the sea: and as he drew near to the ship, they were afraid.

21And they were glad to receive him into the ship. And, directly, the ship was at the land to which they were going.

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Cross References

Matthew 14:27But Jesus immediately spoke to them, and said: Have courage: it is I; be not afraid.

Mark 16:6But he said to them: Be not affrighted. Ye are seeking Jesus the Nazarean, who was crucified. He is risen; he is not here. Behold the place where he was laid.

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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