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Mark 6:49

Fear

47 And when even was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land.

48 And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them.

But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been a spirit, and cried out:

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.

51 And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered.

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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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