John 6:20

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¹⁸ A strong wind was blowing, and the sea grew agitated.

¹⁹ When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the sea—and they were terrified.

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

²¹ Then they were willing to take Him into the boat, and at once the boat reached the shore where they were heading.

²² The next day, the crowd that had remained on the other side of the sea realized that only one boat had been there, and that Jesus had not boarded it with His disciples, but they had gone away alone.

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

Compare

BSB: But Jesus spoke up: “It is I; do not be afraid.”
KJV: But he saith unto them, It is I; be not afraid.
WEB: But he said to them, “It is I. Don’t be afraid.”
ASV: But he saith unto them, It is I; be not afraid.
DARBY: But he says to them, It is I: be not afraid.
BLB: But He says to them, “I am [He]! Do not be afraid.”

ÅB: Men han sa til dem: Det er meg, frykt ikke!
OTB: Men han beroliget dem: "Det er meg; vær ikke redde."
B1930: Men han sa til dem: Det er mig, frykt ikke!

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

Matthew 14:27–31
But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”
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Isaiah 43:1–2
Now this is what the LORD says— He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine!
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Isaiah 44:8
Do not tremble or fear. Have I not told you and declared it long ago? You are My witnesses! Is there any God but Me? There is no other Rock; I know not one.”
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Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand of righteousness.
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Revelation 1:17–18
When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. But He placed His right hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last,
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Isaiah 41:14
Do not fear, O worm of Jacob, O few men of Israel. I will help you,” declares the LORD. “Your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel.
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Mark 6:50
for they all saw Him and were terrified. But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”
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Psalms 35:3
Draw the spear and javelin against my pursuers; say to my soul: “I am your salvation.”
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