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Mark 6:49

Fear

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

48 He could see that the disciples were straining to row, because the wind was against them. About the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went out to them, walking on the sea. He intended to pass by them,

but when they saw Him walking on the sea, they cried out, thinking He was a ghost—

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

51 Then He climbed into the boat with them, and the wind died down. And the disciples were utterly astounded,

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BSB
but when they saw Him walking on the sea, they cried out, thinking He was a ghost—
KJV
But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been a spirit, and cried out:
WEB
but they, when they saw him walking on the sea, supposed that it was a ghost, and cried out;
ASV
but they, when they saw him walking on the sea, supposed that it was a ghost, and cried out;
DARBY
But they, seeing him walking on the sea, thought that it was an apparition, and cried out.
BLB
And having seen Him walking on the sea, they thought that [He] is a ghost, and they cried out.
ÅB
Men da de så ham vandre på sjøen, trodde de at det var et spøkelse, og de skrek;
OTB
Men da de så ham gå på sjøen, trodde de det var et spøkelse og ropte ut,
B1930
Men da de så ham vandre på sjøen, trodde de at det var et spøkelse, og de skrek;

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