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Mark 6:50

FearComfortJesus ChristCourage and strength

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,

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

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,

52 for they had not understood about the loaves, but their hearts had been hardened.

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BSB
for they all saw Him and were terrified. But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”
KJV
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.
WEB
for they all saw him and were troubled. But he immediately spoke with them and said to them, “Cheer up! It is I! Don’t be afraid.”
ASV
for they all saw him, and were troubled. But he straightway spake with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.
DARBY
For all saw him and were troubled. And immediately he spoke with them, and says to them, Be of good courage: it is *I*; be not afraid.
BLB
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.”
ÅB
for de så ham alle sammen og ble forferdet. Men han talte straks til dem og sa: Vær frimodige; det er meg, frykt ikke!
OTB
fordi de alle så ham og ble skremt. Straks talte han til dem og sa: "Ta mot til dere; det er jeg. Vær ikke redde."
B1930
for de så ham alle sammen og blev forferdet. Men han talte straks til dem og sa: Vær frimodige; det er mig, frykt ikke!

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Cross references

  • Matthew 14:27

    But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”

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  • Isaiah 43:2

    When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.

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  • John 6:19–20

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

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  • Luke 24:38–41

    “Why are you troubled,” Jesus asked, “and why do doubts arise in your hearts?

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  • John 20:19–20

    It was the first day of the week, and that very evening, while the disciples were together with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them. “Peace be with you!” He said to them.

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