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48 And having seen them being tormented[a] in the rowing— for the wind was contrary to them— He comes to them around the fourth watch[b] of the night, walking on the sea. And He was intending[c] to pass-by them. 49 But the ones, having seen Him walking on the sea, thought that “It is a phantom[d]”, and cried-out. 50 For they all saw Him and were frightened. But immediately the One spoke with them. And He says to them, “Take-courage, I am[e] the One. Do not be afraid[f]”.

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Footnotes

  1. Mark 6:48 Or, being harassed, tortured. Or, tormenting themselves at the rowing.
  2. Mark 6:48 That is, between 3 and 6 a.m.
  3. Mark 6:48 Or, wishing, wanting.
  4. Mark 6:49 Or, ghost.
  5. Mark 6:50 I am the One. That is, It is I.
  6. Mark 6:50 That is, Stop being afraid.

48 He saw the disciples straining at the oars, because the wind was against them. Shortly before dawn he went out to them, walking on the lake. He was about to pass by them, 49 but when they saw him walking on the lake, they thought he was a ghost.(A) They cried out, 50 because they all saw him and were terrified.

Immediately he spoke to them and said, “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.”(B)

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