Mark 6:49

And they saw him walking on the waters, and they supposed that the appearance was a spectre: and they cried out.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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

48And he saw them straining themselves in rowing; for the wind was against them. And in the fourth watch of the night, Jesus came to them walking on the waters; and he was disposed to pass by them.

50For they all saw him, and were afraid. And immediately he spoke with them, and said to them: Take courage; it is I; fear not.

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Cross References

Luke 24:37And they were in trepidation and fear, for they supposed they saw 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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