John 6:20

Jesus Walks on Water · John 6:16–21
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Translations

Modern
But Jesus spoke up: “It is I; do not be afraid.”
Traditional
But he saith unto them, It is I; be not afraid.
Literal
But He says to them, “I am He! Do not be afraid.”
Latin
Ille autem dicit eis: Ego sum, nolite timere.

Original

Greek
English
But Jesus spoke up: “It is I; do not be afraid.”

Notes

It is I (literally, I am): Jesus identified himself by the name God had revealed to Moses on Mount Sinai (see Exodus 3:14; also see John 4:26; 6:35).

Each story in this chapter uses the setting of the Feast of the Passover (6:4) to communicate a deeper meaning.

Events

Parallels

Matthew 14:22–33 Mark 6:45–52

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of John, Gospel of Lord’s Supper, the Miracle Sailors Sea of Galilee Spirit of Jesus Christ

Topics

Capernaum: Miracles of Jesus Performed At Dealing with Pain Faith in Christ Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of Walking on the Lake Jesus, the Christ: Walks on the Lake (Lake Galilee) Miracles of Jesus, in Chronological Order: Walks Upon Lake Galilee