Mark 6:48-50
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
48 Then he saw that they were tossed about while rowing, for the wind was against them. About the fourth watch of the night, he came toward them walking on the sea.[a] He meant to pass by them. 49 But when they saw him walking on the sea, they thought it was a ghost and cried out. 50 [b]They had all seen him and were terrified. But at once he spoke with them, “Take courage, it is I, do not be afraid!”
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Mark 6:48-50
King James Version
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.
49 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.
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Mark 6:48-50
New King James Version
48 Then He saw them straining at rowing, for the wind was against them. Now about the fourth watch of the night He came to them, walking on the sea, and (A)would have passed them by. 49 And when they saw Him walking on the sea, they supposed it was a (B)ghost, and cried out; 50 for they all saw Him and were troubled. But immediately He talked with them and said to them, (C)“Be[a] of good cheer! It is I; do not be (D)afraid.”
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- Mark 6:50 Take courage
Mark 6:48-50
English Standard Version
48 And he saw that they were making headway painfully, for the wind was against them. And about (A)the fourth watch of the night[a] he came to them, walking on the sea. (B)He meant to pass by them, 49 but when they saw him walking on the sea they thought it was a ghost, and cried out, 50 for they all saw him and (C)were terrified. But immediately he spoke to them and said, (D)“Take heart; it is I. (E)Do not be afraid.”
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- Mark 6:48 That is, between 3 a.m. and 6 a.m.
Mark 6:48-50
New International Version
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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