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John 6:20

FearComfortJesus ChristGod's presence

18 And the sea arose by reason of a great wind that blew.

19 So when they had rowed about five and twenty or thirty furlongs, they see Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing nigh unto the ship: and they were afraid.

But he saith unto them, It is I; be not afraid.

21 Then they willingly received him into the ship: and immediately the ship was at the land whither they went.

22 The day following, when the people which stood on the other side of the sea saw that there was none other boat there, save that one whereinto his disciples were entered, and that Jesus went not with his disciples into the boat, but that his disciples were gone away alone;

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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)

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Cross references

  • Matthew 14:27–31

    But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.

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  • Isaiah 43:1–2

    But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.

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  • Isaiah 44:8

    Fear ye not, neither be afraid: have not I told thee from that time, and have declared it? ye are even my witnesses. Is there a God beside me? yea, there is no God; I know not any.

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  • Isaiah 41:10

    Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

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  • Revelation 1:17–18

    And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last:

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  • Isaiah 41:14

    Fear not, thou worm Jacob, and ye men of Israel; I will help thee, saith the LORD, and thy redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.

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  • Mark 6:50

    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.

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  • Psalms 35:3

    Draw out also the spear, and stop the way against them that persecute me: say unto my soul, I am thy salvation.

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