Mark 6:47

Jesus Walks on Water · Mark 6:45–52
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Translations

Modern
When evening came, the boat was in the middle of the sea, and Jesus was alone on land.
Traditional
And when even was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land.
Literal
And evening having come, the boat was in the midst of the sea, and He alone on the land.
Latin
Et cum sero esset, erat navis in medio mari et ipse solus in terra.

Interlinear

Greek
English
When evening came, the boat was in the middle of the sea, and Jesus was alone on land.

Notes

This story shows the glory of Jesus (his divine power and greatness) to the disciples (6:48–50). It is also a rescue story, because Jesus comes to help them in danger (6:47–48, 51).

At the same time, it shows that the disciples did not understand what was happening (6:51–52).

Events

Parallels

Matthew 14:22–33 John 6:16–21

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Heal, Healing Mark, Gospel of Miracle Sea of Galilee

Topics

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