CINXE.COM

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "//www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="//www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1" /><title>Mark 6:48 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,</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/mark/6-48.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/new9.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><meta property="og:image" content="https://biblehub.com/visuals/13/41_Mrk_06_48.jpg" /><meta property="og:title" content="Mark 6:48 - Jesus Walks on Water" /><meta property="og:site_name" content="Bible Hub" /><meta property="og:description" content="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," /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/vmenus/mark/6-48.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="/bmc/mark/6-48.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/mark/">Mark</a> > <a href="/mark/6.htm">Chapter 6</a> > Verse 48</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div><div id="ad1"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/ad8.htm" width="100%" height="48" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/mark/6-47.htm" title="Mark 6:47">◄</a> Mark 6:48 <a href="/mark/6-49.htm" title="Mark 6:49">►</a></div></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse"> <a href="#audio" class="clickchap2" title="Context and Audio Bible"> Audio </a> <a href="#crossref" class="clickchap2" title="Cross References"> Cross </a> <a href="#study" class="clickchap2" title="Study Bible"> Study </a> <a href="#commentary" class="clickchap2" title="Commentary"> Comm </a> <a href="#lexicon" class="clickchap2" title="Lexicon"> Greek </a> </div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/mark/6.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/mark/6.htm">New International Version</a> 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, <a href="/nlt/mark/6.htm">New Living Translation</a> He saw that they were in serious trouble, rowing hard and struggling against the wind and waves. About three o’clock in the morning Jesus came toward them, walking on the water. He intended to go past them, <a href="/esv/mark/6.htm">English Standard Version</a> And he saw that they were making headway painfully, for the wind was against them. And about the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. He meant to pass by them, <a href="/bsb/mark/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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, <a href="/blb/mark/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He having seen them straining in the rowing--for the wind was contrary to them--about the fourth watch of the night, He comes to them, walking on the sea, and He was wishing to pass by them. <a href="/kjv/mark/6.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/mark/6.htm">New King James Version</a> 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 would have passed them by. <a href="/nasb_/mark/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Seeing them straining at the oars—for the wind was against them—at about the fourth watch of the night, He came to them, walking on the sea; and He intended to pass by them. <a href="/nasb/mark/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> Seeing them straining at the oars, for the wind was against them, at about the fourth watch of the night He came to them, walking on the sea; and He intended to pass by them. <a href="/nasb77/mark/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And seeing them straining at the oars, for the wind was against them, at about the fourth watch of the night, He came to them, walking on the sea; and He intended to pass by them. <a href="/lsb/mark/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And seeing them straining at the oars, for the wind was against them, at about the fourth watch of the night He came to them, walking on the sea; and He was intending to pass by them. <a href="/amp/mark/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Seeing the disciples straining at the oars, because the wind was against them, at about the fourth watch of the night (3:00-6:00 a.m.) He came to them, walking on the sea. And [acted as if] He intended to pass by them. <a href="/csb/mark/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He saw them straining at the oars, because the wind was against them. Very early in the morning he came toward them walking on the sea and wanted to pass by them. <a href="/hcsb/mark/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He saw them being battered as they rowed, because the wind was against them. Around three in the morning He came toward them walking on the sea and wanted to pass by them. <a href="/asv/mark/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> And seeing them distressed in rowing, for the wind was contrary unto them, about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking on the sea; and he would have passed by them: <a href="/cev/mark/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> He could see that the disciples were struggling hard, because they were rowing against the wind. Not long before morning, Jesus came toward them. He was walking on the water and was about to pass the boat. <a href="/erv/mark/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> And seeing them distressed in rowing, for the wind was contrary unto them, about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking on the sea; and he would have passed by them: <a href="/gwt/mark/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jesus saw that they were in a lot of trouble as they rowed, because they were going against the wind. Between three and six o'clock in the morning, he came to them. He was walking on the sea. He wanted to pass by them. <a href="/gnt/mark/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> He saw that his disciples were straining at the oars, because they were rowing against the wind; so sometime between three and six o'clock in the morning, he came to them, walking on the water. He was going to pass them by, <a href="/isv/mark/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> He saw that his disciples were straining at the oars, because the wind was against them. Shortly before dawn he came to them, walking on the sea. He intended to go up right beside them, <a href="/msb/mark/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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, <a href="/net/mark/6.htm">NET Bible</a> He saw them straining at the oars, because the wind was against them. As the night was ending, he came to them walking on the sea, for he wanted to pass by them. <a href="/nheb/mark/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He saw them distressed in rowing, for the wind was against them, about the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea, and he would have passed by them, <a href="/wbt/mark/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary to them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh to them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them. <a href="/wey/mark/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But when He saw them distressed with rowing (for the wind was against them) <a href="/web/mark/6.htm">World English Bible</a> Seeing them distressed in rowing, for the wind was contrary to them, about the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea; and he would have passed by them, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and He saw them harassed in the rowing, for the wind was against them, and about the fourth watch of the night He comes to them walking on the sea, and wished to pass by them. <a href="/blb/mark/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He having seen them straining in the rowing--for the wind was contrary to them--about the fourth watch of the night, He comes to them, walking on the sea, and He was wishing to pass by them. <a href="/ylt/mark/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and he saw them harassed in the rowing, for the wind was against them, and about the fourth watch of the night he doth come to them walking on the sea, and wished to pass by them. <a href="/slt/mark/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he saw them trying to urge forward, for the wind was contrary to them: and about the fourth watch of the night he comes to them walking upon the sea, and he would pass by them.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And seeing them labouring in rowing, (for the wind was against them,) and about the fourth watch of the night, he cometh to them walking upon the sea, and he would have passed by them. <a href="/cpdv/mark/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And seeing them struggling to row, (for the wind was against them,) and about the fourth watch of the night, he came to them, walking upon the sea. And he intended to pass by them. <a href="/nabre/mark/6.htm">New American Bible</a> 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. He meant to pass by them. <a href="/nrsvce/mark/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When he saw that they were straining at the oars against an adverse wind, he came towards them early in the morning, walking on the sea. He intended to pass them by.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he saw them struggling as they were rowing, for the wind was against them; and in the fourth watch of the night, Jesus came to them, walking on the water, and he wanted to pass by them. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And he saw them laboring as they were rowing, for the wind was against them. And it was, that in the fourth watch of the night, Yeshua came toward them as he was walking on the sea, and he wanted to pass by them.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was against them. And about the fourth watch of the night, he came to them, walking on the sea, and intended to pass by them. <a href="/godbey/mark/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And He seeing them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary to them, and about the fourth watch of the night He comes to them, walking on the sea; and He wished to pass by them. <a href="/haweis/mark/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And he saw them greatly fatigued with rowing, for the wind was contrary to them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh to them, walking upon the sea, and seemed intending to pass by them. <a href="/mace/mark/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a> perceived his disciples had much ado to bear up against the wind, which was contrary; about the fourth watch of the night, he came up, and would have pass'd by them. <a href="/wey/mark/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But when He saw them distressed with rowing (for the wind was against them) <a href="/worrell/mark/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, seeing them distressed in rowing, for the wind was contrary to them, about the fourth watch of the night He cometh to them, walking on the sea; and He wished to pass by them; <a href="/worsley/mark/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and He saw them labouring in rowing; (for the wind was contrary:) and about the fourth watch of the night He cometh to them walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them. <a href="/parallel/mark/6-48.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=1978" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/mark/6.htm">Jesus Walks on Water</a> …47When evening came, the boat was in the middle of the sea, and Jesus was alone on land. 48<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: idōn (V-APA-NMS) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">He could see that</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autous (PPro-AM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">the disciples</a> <a href="/greek/928.htm" title="928: basanizomenous (V-PPM/P-AMP) -- To examine, as by torture; I torment; I buffet, as of waves. From basanos; to torture.">were straining</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1643.htm" title="1643: elaunein (V-PNA) -- (a) trans: I drive (on), propel, (b) intrans: I row. A prolonged form of a primary verb of uncertain affinity; to push.">to row,</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">because</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/417.htm" title="417: anemos (N-NMS) -- The wind; fig: applied to empty doctrines. From the base of aer; wind; by implication, quarters.">wind</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">was</a> <a href="/greek/1727.htm" title="1727: enantios (Adj-NMS) -- Opposite, opposed, contrary; the adversary. From enanti; opposite; figuratively, antagonistic.">against</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them.</a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.">About</a> <a href="/greek/5067.htm" title="5067: tetartēn (Adj-AFS) -- Fourth. Ordinal from tessares; fourth.">the fourth</a> <a href="/greek/5438.htm" title="5438: phylakēn (N-AFS) -- From phulasso; a guarding or, the act, the person; figuratively, the place, the condition, or, the time, literally or figuratively.">watch</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/3571.htm" title="3571: nyktos (N-GFS) -- The night, night-time. A primary word; night.">night,</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: erchetai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- To come, go. ">Jesus went out</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">to</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autous (PPro-AM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them,</a> <a href="/greek/4043.htm" title="4043: peripatōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow.">walking</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">on</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2281.htm" title="2281: thalassēs (N-GFS) -- Probably prolonged from hals; the sea.">sea.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/2309.htm" title="2309: ēthelen (V-IIA-3S) -- To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. ">He intended</a> <a href="/greek/3928.htm" title="3928: parelthein (V-ANA) -- From para and erchomai; to come near or aside, i.e. To approach, go by, perish or neglect, avert.">to pass by</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autous (PPro-AM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them,</a> 49but when they saw Him walking on the sea, they cried out, thinking He was a ghost—…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/14-25.htm">Matthew 14:25-27</a> During the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went out to them, walking on the sea. / When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost!” they said, and cried out in fear. / But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.” <a href="/john/6-19.htm">John 6:19-21</a> When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the sea—and they were terrified. / But Jesus spoke up: “It is I; do not be afraid.” / Then they were willing to take Him into the boat, and at once the boat reached the shore where they were heading. <a href="/exodus/14-21.htm">Exodus 14:21-22</a> Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove back the sea with a strong east wind that turned it into dry land. So the waters were divided, / and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left. <a href="/psalms/77-19.htm">Psalm 77:19</a> Your path led through the sea, Your way through the mighty waters, but Your footprints were not to be found. <a href="/job/9-8.htm">Job 9:8</a> He alone stretches out the heavens and treads on the waves of the sea. <a href="/isaiah/43-16.htm">Isaiah 43:16</a> Thus says the LORD, who makes a way in the sea and a path through the surging waters, <a href="/matthew/8-26.htm">Matthew 8:26-27</a> “You of little faith,” Jesus replied, “why are you so afraid?” Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it was perfectly calm. / The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the sea obey Him!” <a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a> The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. <a href="/psalms/107-29.htm">Psalm 107:29-30</a> He calmed the storm to a whisper, and the waves of the sea were hushed. / They rejoiced in the silence, and He guided them to the harbor they desired. <a href="/isaiah/51-10.htm">Isaiah 51:10</a> Was it not You who dried up the sea, the waters of the great deep, who made a road in the depths of the sea for the redeemed to cross over? <a href="/matthew/14-32.htm">Matthew 14:32-33</a> And when they had climbed back into the boat, the wind died down. / Then those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “Truly You are the Son of God!” <a href="/john/6-16.htm">John 6:16-18</a> When evening came, His disciples went down to the sea, / got into a boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum. It was already dark, and Jesus had not yet gone out to them. / A strong wind was blowing, and the sea grew agitated. <a href="/2_kings/2-8.htm">2 Kings 2:8</a> And Elijah took his cloak, rolled it up, and struck the waters, which parted to the right and to the left, so that the two of them crossed over on dry ground. <a href="/psalms/65-7.htm">Psalm 65:7</a> You stilled the roaring of the seas, the pounding of their waves, and the tumult of the nations. <a href="/isaiah/63-12.htm">Isaiah 63:12-13</a> who sent His glorious arm to lead them by the right hand of Moses, who divided the waters before them to gain for Himself everlasting renown, / who led them through the depths like a horse in the wilderness, so that they did not stumble?</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary to them: and about the fourth watch of the night he comes to them, walking on the sea, and would have passed by them.he saw.<a href="/isaiah/54-11.htm">Isaiah 54:11</a> O thou afflicted, tossed with tempest, and not comforted, behold, I will lay thy stones with fair colours, and lay thy foundations with sapphires.<a href="/john/1-13.htm">John 1:13</a> Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.<a href="/matthew/14-24.htm">Matthew 14:24</a> But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.the fourth.<a href="/exodus/14-24.htm">Exodus 14:24</a> And it came to pass, that in the morning watch the LORD looked unto the host of the Egyptians through the pillar of fire and of the cloud, and troubled the host of the Egyptians,<a href="/1_samuel/11-11.htm">1 Samuel 11:11</a> And it was so on the morrow, that Saul put the people in three companies; and they came into the midst of the host in the morning watch, and slew the Ammonites until the heat of the day: and it came to pass, that they which remained were scattered, so that two of them were not left together.<a href="/luke/12-38.htm">Luke 12:38</a> And if he shall come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those servants.he cometh.<a href="/job/9-8.htm">Job 9:8</a> Which alone spreadeth out the heavens, and treadeth upon the waves of the sea.<a href="/psalms/93-4.htm">Psalm 93:4</a> The LORD on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, yea, than the mighty waves of the sea.<a href="/psalms/104-3.htm">Psalm 104:3</a> Who layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters: who maketh the clouds his chariot: who walketh upon the wings of the wind:would.<a href="/genesis/19-2.htm">Genesis 19:2</a> And he said, Behold now, my lords, turn in, I pray you, into your servant's house, and tarry all night, and wash your feet, and ye shall rise up early, and go on your ways. And they said, Nay; but we will abide in the street all night.<a href="/genesis/32-26.htm">Genesis 32:26</a> And he said, Let me go, for the day breaketh. And he said, I will not let thee go, except thou bless me.<a href="/luke/24-28.htm">Luke 24:28</a> And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he made as though he would have gone further.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/6-47.htm">Boat</a> <a href="/mark/5-26.htm">Contrary</a> <a href="/mark/6-45.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/mark/3-5.htm">Distressed</a> <a href="/matthew/14-25.htm">Fourth</a> <a href="/mark/5-26.htm">Getting</a> <a href="/matthew/15-22.htm">Harassed</a> <a href="/acts/27-15.htm">Headway</a> <a href="/matthew/25-34.htm">Intended</a> <a href="/matthew/11-28.htm">Labouring</a> <a href="/mark/6-21.htm">Making</a> <a href="/mark/4-22.htm">Meant</a> <a href="/mark/5-5.htm">Night</a> <a href="/ezekiel/27-29.htm">Oars</a> <a href="/acts/17-16.htm">Painfully</a> <a href="/mark/6-35.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/matthew/14-15.htm">Past</a> <a href="/ezekiel/27-26.htm">Rowing</a> <a href="/mark/6-47.htm">Sea</a> <a href="/matthew/23-24.htm">Straining</a> <a href="/matthew/11-28.htm">Toiling</a> <a href="/mark/5-35.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/mark/5-42.htm">Walking</a> <a href="/matthew/28-11.htm">Watch</a> <a href="/mark/4-41.htm">Wind</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/6-51.htm">Boat</a> <a href="/luke/11-28.htm">Contrary</a> <a href="/mark/7-2.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/mark/14-33.htm">Distressed</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-12.htm">Fourth</a> <a href="/mark/8-13.htm">Getting</a> <a href="/luke/6-18.htm">Harassed</a> <a href="/acts/27-15.htm">Headway</a> <a href="/luke/10-1.htm">Intended</a> <a href="/colossians/4-12.htm">Labouring</a> <a href="/mark/7-13.htm">Making</a> <a href="/mark/9-10.htm">Meant</a> <a href="/mark/13-35.htm">Night</a> <a href="/isaiah/33-21.htm">Oars</a> <a href="/acts/17-16.htm">Painfully</a> <a href="/mark/6-53.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/mark/16-1.htm">Past</a> <a href="/ezekiel/27-26.htm">Rowing</a> <a href="/mark/6-49.htm">Sea</a> <a href="/zechariah/6-7.htm">Straining</a> <a href="/acts/20-35.htm">Toiling</a> <a href="/mark/7-32.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/mark/6-49.htm">Walking</a> <a href="/mark/8-15.htm">Watch</a> <a href="/mark/6-51.htm">Wind</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 6</div>1. <a href="/mark/6-1.htm">Jesus is a prophet without honor in his own country.</a> 7. <a href="/mark/6-7.htm">He gives the twelve power over unclean spirits.</a> 14. <a href="/mark/6-14.htm">Various opinions of Jesus.</a> 16. <a href="/mark/6-16.htm">John the Baptist is imprisoned, beheaded, and buried.</a> 30. <a href="/mark/6-30.htm">The apostles return from preaching.</a> 34. <a href="/mark/6-34.htm">The miracle of five loaves and two fishes.</a> 45. <a href="/mark/6-45.htm">Jesus walks on the sea;</a> 53. <a href="/mark/6-53.htm">and heals all who touch him.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>He could see that the disciples were straining to row This phrase highlights Jesus' omniscience and care for His disciples. Despite being physically distant, Jesus is aware of their struggles. This reflects the divine attribute of God who sees and knows all things (<a href="/psalms/139.htm">Psalm 139:1-4</a>). The disciples' struggle against the wind symbolizes the challenges believers face in life, and Jesus' awareness assures us that He is always watching over us.because the wind was against them The Sea of Galilee is known for sudden and violent storms due to its geographical location. The wind being against the disciples signifies opposition and difficulty, a common theme in the Christian life where believers face spiritual and worldly challenges (<a href="/ephesians/6-12.htm">Ephesians 6:12</a>). This also serves as a reminder of the spiritual battles that require reliance on Jesus for strength and guidance.About the fourth watch of the night The fourth watch is between 3:00 AM and 6:00 AM, a time of deep darkness and fatigue. This timing emphasizes the disciples' exhaustion and vulnerability, as they had been struggling for hours. It also signifies that Jesus often comes to our aid when we are at our weakest, reinforcing the idea that His timing is perfect (<a href="/psalms/46.htm">Psalm 46:1</a>).Jesus went out to them, walking on the sea This miraculous act demonstrates Jesus' authority over nature, affirming His divine identity (<a href="/job/9-8.htm">Job 9:8</a>). Walking on water is a powerful symbol of His mastery over chaos and the natural world, echoing Old Testament imagery where God alone treads upon the waves. It also prefigures His victory over death and the grave, offering hope and assurance to believers.He intended to pass by them This phrase can be understood as a test of faith for the disciples, similar to God's "passing by" Moses in <a href="/exodus/33-19.htm">Exodus 33:19-22</a>, revealing His glory. It suggests an invitation for the disciples to recognize Jesus' divine nature and call out to Him. This moment challenges believers to seek Jesus actively and recognize His presence in times of trouble.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, demonstrating His divine authority over nature by walking on water. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> Followers of Jesus who are struggling against the wind while rowing their boat on the Sea of Galilee. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_sea_of_galilee.htm">The Sea of Galilee</a> A significant body of water in the region where many of Jesus' miracles and teachings took place. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_fourth_watch_of_the_night.htm">The Fourth Watch of the Night</a> A Roman timekeeping term referring to the period between 3 AM and 6 AM, indicating the late hour and the disciples' prolonged struggle. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_wind.htm">The Wind</a> Represents the natural challenges and obstacles faced by the disciples, against which they are straining.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_presence_in_trials.htm">Divine Presence in Trials</a> Jesus sees the disciples' struggle and comes to them, reminding us that He is aware of our difficulties and is present with us. <a href="/topical/f/faith_over_fear.htm">Faith Over Fear</a> The disciples' fear contrasts with Jesus' calm authority, teaching us to trust in His power over our life's storms. <a href="/topical/g/god's_timing.htm">God's Timing</a> Jesus arrives at the fourth watch, illustrating that God's timing is perfect, even if it seems delayed to us. <a href="/topical/r/recognizing_jesus.htm">Recognizing Jesus</a> The disciples initially do not recognize Jesus, prompting us to be attentive to His presence in unexpected ways. <a href="/topical/o/overcoming_obstacles.htm">Overcoming Obstacles</a> The wind against the disciples symbolizes the challenges we face, and Jesus' approach signifies His ability to help us overcome them.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 6</a> <a href="/q/how_does_jesus_walk_on_water_scientifically.htm">In Mark 6:48–51, how can Jesus walking on water be reconciled with known scientific laws? </a> <a href="/q/how_could_jesus_walk_on_water.htm">In Matthew 14:25, how is it scientifically possible for Jesus to walk on water? </a> <a href="/q/is_job_9_8's_sea-walking_metaphorical.htm">Job 9:8 portrays God walking on the sea, yet there is no historical or scientific evidence of such a literal phenomenon—should this be seen as metaphorical? </a> <a href="/q/why_do_miracle_accounts_differ_in_gospels.htm">Why do the accounts of the same miracle differ between Matthew 14 and the other Gospels, possibly indicating inconsistencies?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 48-50. - And he saw them toiling in rowing. The Greek is, according to the best readings καὶ ἰδὼν (not εϊδεν) αὐτοὺς βασανιξομένους ἐν τῷ ἐλαύνειν. The word βασανιξομένους means more than "toiling;" it means literally, tormented. It is well rendered in the Revised Version by distressed. It was only by painful effort that they could make head against the driving storm blowing upon them from the west, that is, from the Mediterranean Sea. About the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking on the sea. The Jews formerly divided the night into three watches; but when Judaea became a Roman province they adopted the Roman division. The Romans changed the watches every three hours, lest through too long watches the guards might slumber at their posts. These periods were called "watches." If the night was short, they divided it into three watches; if long, into four. Therefore the fourth watch began at the tenth hour of the night, that is, at three o'clock in the morning, and continued to the twelfth, that is, to six o'clock. It would seem, therefore, that this storm lasted for nine hours. During that time the disciples had rowed about twenty-five or thirty furlongs, that is about three Roman miles - eight furlongs - making a mile. The Sea of Galilee is not more than six miles broad at its widest part. They were therefore now (ἐν μέσῳ τῆς θαλάσσης) "in the midst of the sea," as St. Mark expresses it; so that, after rowing for nine hours, they had hardly crossed more than half over the sea. The Sea of Galilee is, speaking roughly, about twelve miles from north to south and six from east to west. It may be asked why our Lord suffered them to be tempest-tossed so long; and the answer is: 1. It was a trial of their faith, so as to urge them to seek more earnestly the help of God. 2. It was a lesson to accustom them to endure bard-ness. 3. It made the stilling of so tedious and dangerous a storm all the more grateful and welcome to them at last. The Fathers find a fine spiritual meaning in this. Jerome says, "The fourth watch is the last." So, too, St. Augustine, who adds that "he who has watched the ship of his Church will come at length at the fourth watch, at the end of the world, when the night of sin and evil is ended, to judge the quick and the dead." Theophylact says, "He allows his disciples to be tried by dangers, that they may be taught patience, and does not come to them till morning, that they may learn perseverance and faith." Hilary says, "The first watch was the age of the Law, the second of the prophets, the third of the gospel, the fourth of his glorious advent, when he will find her buffeted by the spirit of antichrist and by the storms of the world. And by his reception into the ship and the consequent calm is prefigured the eternal peace of the Church after his second coming" (see Wordsworth's 'New Testament:'St. <a href="/matthew/14.htm">Matthew 14</a>). He walked on the sea. This he did by his Divine power, which he possessed as God, and which, when he pleased, he could assume as man. Infidelity is at fault here. Paulus the rationalist, revived the ridiculous idea that Christ walking on the sea merely meant Christ walking on the shore, elevated above the sea; but the interpretation was rightly denounced by Lavater as "a laughable insult on logic, hermeneutics, good sense, and honesty." Was it because our Lord simply walked on the shore that the disciples "cried out and were troubled"? Was it merely for this that they were "sore amazed at themselves beyond measure and wondered"? Yet such are the shifts to which unbelief is reduced when it ventures to measure itself against the acts of Omnipotence. He would have passed by them. An expression something like that in St. Luke (<a href="/luke/24-28.htm">Luke 24:28</a>), "He made as though he would go further," although there the Greek in St. Luke is different (προσεποιεῖτο πορρωτέρω πορεύεσθαι). Here it is ἤθελε παρελθεῖν: literally, he wished to pass by them; so at least it appeared to the disciples. It has been suggested that our Lord did this that the disciples might more clearly see how the wind was stilled in his presence. They supposed that it was an apparition (ἔδοξαν ὄτι φάντασμα εϊναι); literally, a phantom. Why did they suppose this? Partly from the idea that spectres appear in the night and in the darkness to terrify men, and partly because in the darkness they could not so readily recognize that it was Jesus. Then the fact that our Lord" would bare passed by them," flitting past them as though he eared nothing for them and had nothing to do with them, but was going elsewhere; this must have increased their terror. But now came the moment for him to calm their fears. Straightway he talked with them soothingly. Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid. Now, Christ did this that he might teach his disciples to conquer fear and temptation, even when they are very great, and that so the deliverance and the consolation might impress them all the more powerfully and sweetly in proportion to their former terror. "'It is I' - I, your Lord and Master, whom you know so well, and of whose goodness and omnipotence you have already had so much experience; I, your Master, who do not come to mock you as a phantom, but to deliver you both from fear and from storm." It will be observed that St. Mark omits all mention of Peter's act of faith "in going down from the boat, and walking upon the waters to come to Jesus," as recorded by St. Matthew (<a href="/matthew/14-28.htm">Matthew 14:28</a>). Throughout this Gospel, as already noticed, St. Peter is kept in the background. <a href="/commentaries/mark/6-48.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>He could see that ἰδὼν (idōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. [the disciples] αὐτοὺς (autous) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. were straining βασανιζομένους (basanizomenous) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_928.htm">Strong's 928: </a> To examine, as by torture; I torment; I buffet, as of waves. From basanos; to torture. to row, ἐλαύνειν (elaunein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1643.htm">Strong's 1643: </a> (a) trans: I drive (on), propel, (b) intrans: I row. A prolonged form of a primary verb of uncertain affinity; to push. because γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. wind ἄνεμος (anemos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_417.htm">Strong's 417: </a> The wind; fig: applied to empty doctrines. From the base of aer; wind; by implication, quarters. was ἦν (ēn) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. against ἐναντίος (enantios) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1727.htm">Strong's 1727: </a> Opposite, opposed, contrary; the adversary. From enanti; opposite; figuratively, antagonistic. them. αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. About περὶ (peri) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. [the] fourth τετάρτην (tetartēn) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5067.htm">Strong's 5067: </a> Fourth. Ordinal from tessares; fourth. watch φυλακὴν (phylakēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5438.htm">Strong's 5438: </a> From phulasso; a guarding or, the act, the person; figuratively, the place, the condition, or, the time, literally or figuratively. of the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. night, νυκτὸς (nyktos) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3571.htm">Strong's 3571: </a> The night, night-time. A primary word; 'night'. [Jesus] went out ἔρχεται (erchetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. them, αὐτοὺς (autous) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. walking περιπατῶν (peripatōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4043.htm">Strong's 4043: </a> From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow. on ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. sea. θαλάσσης (thalassēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2281.htm">Strong's 2281: </a> Probably prolonged from hals; the sea. He intended ἤθελεν (ēthelen) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2309.htm">Strong's 2309: </a> To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. to pass by παρελθεῖν (parelthein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_3928.htm">Strong's 3928: </a> From para and erchomai; to come near or aside, i.e. To approach, go by, perish or neglect, avert. them, αὐτούς (autous) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/6-48.htm">Mark 6:48 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/mark/6-48.htm">Mark 6:48 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/mark/6-48.htm">Mark 6:48 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/mark/6-48.htm">Mark 6:48 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/mark/6-48.htm">Mark 6:48 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/6-48.htm">Mark 6:48 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/6-48.htm">Mark 6:48 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/6-48.htm">Mark 6:48 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/mark/6-48.htm">Mark 6:48 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/mark/6-48.htm">Mark 6:48 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/mark/6-48.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 6:48 Seeing them distressed in rowing (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/6-47.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 6:47"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 6:47" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/6-49.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 6:49"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 6:49" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>