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Mark 6

Mark 6:50

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

Modern
…for they all saw Him and were terrified. But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”
Traditional
For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he talked with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.
Literal
For all saw Him and were troubled. But immediately He spoke with them, and He says to them, “Take courage! I am He! Do not be afraid.”
Latin
Omnes enim viderunt eum, et conturbati sunt. Et statim locutus est cum eis, et dixit eis: Confidite, ego sum: nolite timere.

Interlinear

Greek
English
…for they all saw Him and were terrified. But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”

Notes

Mark 6:49–50

  • The disciples were very afraid, and this reaction makes sense. People cannot walk on water, so they thought they were seeing a ghost.

    As in many times when God appears (divine manifestations, when God shows himself), the Lord spoke words of comfort: "Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid."

    It was not a ghost but Jesus (their friend, Savior, and Lord).

  • It is I : Jesus walking on the sea and calming the storm were miracles (acts of God’s power). Because of this, Mark’s first audience would have understood the words I am as more than a simple statement. They would have heard a connection to how God describes himself in the Old Testament (Exodus 3:14; Deuteronomy 32:39; Isaiah 41:4; 43:10–13). This suggests that Jesus shares in God’s identity (he is divine).

Mark 6:45–52

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

Afflictions and Adversities: Consolation In Cowardice: when They Saw Jesus Walking on the Sea 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 Superstition: The Disciples, Supposing They Saw a Ghost when Jesus Came Walking Upon the Lake