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Mark 6:49 but when they saw Him walking on the sea, they cried out, thinking He was a ghost--

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They cried out,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/mark/6.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />but when they saw him walking on the water, they cried out in terror, thinking he was a ghost.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/mark/6.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />but when they saw him walking on the sea they thought it was a ghost, and cried out,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/mark/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />but when they saw Him walking on the sea, they cried out, thinking He was a ghost&#8212;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And having seen Him walking on the sea, they thought that <i>it</i> is a ghost, and cried out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/mark/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been a spirit, and cried out:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/mark/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And when they saw Him walking on the sea, they supposed it was a ghost, and cried out;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/mark/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But when they saw Him walking on the sea, they thought that it was a ghost, and they cried out;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/mark/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But when they saw Him walking on the sea, they supposed that it was a ghost, and cried out;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/mark/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But when they saw Him walking on the sea, they supposed that it was a ghost, and cried out;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/mark/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But when they saw Him walking on the sea, they thought that it was a ghost, and cried out;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/mark/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But when they saw Him walking on the sea, they thought it was a ghost, and cried out [in horror];<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/mark/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When they saw him walking on the sea, they thought it was a ghost and cried out,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/mark/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When they saw Him walking on the sea, they thought it was a ghost and cried out; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/mark/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />but they, when they saw him walking on the sea, supposed that it was a ghost, and cried out;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/mark/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />When the disciples saw Jesus walking on the water, they thought he was a ghost, and they started screaming. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/mark/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />but they, when they saw him walking on the sea, supposed that it was an apparition, and cried out:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/mark/6.htm">GOD'S WORD&reg; Translation</a></span><br />When they saw him walking on the sea, they thought, "It's a ghost!" and they began to scream.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/mark/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />but they saw him walking on the water. "It's a ghost!" they thought, and screamed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/mark/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />but when they saw him walking on the sea, they thought it was a ghost and began to scream. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/mark/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />but when they saw Him walking on the sea, they cried out, thinking He was a ghost?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/mark/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When they saw him walking on the water they thought he was a ghost. They cried out,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/mark/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />but they, when they saw him walking on the sea, supposed that it was a ghost, and began to scream;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/mark/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been a spirit, and cried out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />They saw Him walking on the water, and thinking that it was a spirit they cried out;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/mark/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />but they, when they saw him walking on the sea, supposed that it was a ghost, and cried out; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/mark/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And they having seen Him walking on the sea, thought [it] to be an apparition, and cried out,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And having seen Him walking on the sea, they thought that <i>it</i> is a ghost, and cried out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/mark/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And they having seen him walking on the sea, thought it to be an apparition, and cried out,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/mark/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And having seen him walking upon the sea, they thought it was an apparition, and cried out:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/mark/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But they seeing him walking upon the sea, thought it was an apparition, and they cried out. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/mark/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they thought it was an apparition, and they cried out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/mark/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But when they saw him walking on the sea, they thought it was a ghost and cried out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/mark/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But when they saw him walking on the sea, they thought it was a ghost and cried out;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/mark/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But when they saw him walking on the water, they thought it was a false vision, and they cried out;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />They saw him that he was walking on the water, and they thought to themselves that he was a hallucination and they cried out,<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/mark/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />But when they saw him walking on the sea, they thought it was a specter, and cried out;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/mark/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />But they, seeing Him walking on the sea, thought it was a specter, and cried out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/mark/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they thought it was an apparition, and screamed out:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/mark/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />when they saw him walking upon the sea, they thought it was an apparition,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />They saw Him walking on the water, and thinking that it was a spirit they cried out;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/mark/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />but, seeing Him walking on the sea, they supposed that it was a ghost, and they cried out;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/mark/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />But they seeing Him walking upon the water, thought it was an apparition, and cried out: for they all saw Him and were frighted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/mark/6-49.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=1992" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/mark/6.htm">Jesus Walks on Water</a></span><br>&#8230;<span class="reftext">48</span>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, <span class="reftext">49</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">but</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: idontes (V-APA-NMP) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">when they saw</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him</a> <a href="/greek/4043.htm" title="4043: peripatounta (V-PPA-AMS) -- 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: t&#275;s (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: thalass&#275;s (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/349.htm" title="349: anekraxan (V-AIA-3P) -- To shout aloud, cry out. From ana and krazo; to scream up.">they cried out,</a> <a href="/greek/1380.htm" title="1380: edoxan (V-AIA-3P) -- A prolonged form of a primary verb, doko dok'-o of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem.">thinking</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because."></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">He was</a> <a href="/greek/5326.htm" title="5326: phantasma (N-NNS) -- An apparition, ghost, spirit, phantom. From phantazo; a show, i.e. Spectre.">a ghost&#8212;</a> </span> <span class="reftext">50</span>for they all saw Him and were terrified. But Jesus spoke up at once: &#8220;Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.&#8221;&#8230;<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> &middot; <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/14-26.htm">Matthew 14:26</a></span><br />When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified. &#8220;It&#8217;s a ghost!&#8221; they said, and cried out in fear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-19.htm">John 6:19-20</a></span><br />When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the sea&#8212;and they were terrified. / But Jesus spoke up: &#8220;It is I; do not be afraid.&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/14-25.htm">Matthew 14:25</a></span><br />During the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went out to them, walking on the sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-16.htm">John 6:16-18</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/14-10.htm">Exodus 14:10</a></span><br />As Pharaoh approached, the Israelites looked up and saw the Egyptians marching after them, and they were terrified and cried out to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/9-8.htm">Job 9:8</a></span><br />He alone stretches out the heavens and treads on the waves of the sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/8-27.htm">Matthew 8:27</a></span><br />The men were amazed and asked, &#8220;What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the sea obey Him!&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/24-37.htm">Luke 24:37</a></span><br />But they were startled and frightened, thinking they had seen a spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/77-19.htm">Psalm 77:19</a></span><br />Your path led through the sea, Your way through the mighty waters, but Your footprints were not to be found.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/43-16.htm">Isaiah 43:16</a></span><br />Thus says the LORD, who makes a way in the sea and a path through the surging waters,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/14-27.htm">Matthew 14:27</a></span><br />But Jesus spoke up at once: &#8220;Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-21.htm">John 6:21</a></span><br />Then they were willing to take Him into the boat, and at once the boat reached the shore where they were heading.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/107-29.htm">Psalm 107:29-30</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/51-10.htm">Isaiah 51:10</a></span><br />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?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/8-23.htm">Matthew 8:23-27</a></span><br />When He got into the boat, His disciples followed Him. / Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was engulfed by the waves. But Jesus was sleeping. / The disciples went and woke Him, saying, &#8220;Lord, save us! We are perishing!&#8221; ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But when they saw him walking on the sea, they supposed it had been a spirit, and cried out:</p><p class="hdg">they saw.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/9-8.htm">Job 9:8</a></b></br> Which alone spreadeth out the heavens, and treadeth upon the waves of the sea.</p><p class="hdg">supposed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/4-14.htm">Job 4:14-16</a></b></br> Fear came upon me, and trembling, which made all my bones to shake&#8230; </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/14-25.htm">Matthew 14:25,26</a></b></br> And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea&#8230; </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/24-37.htm">Luke 24:37</a></b></br> But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/14-26.htm">Apparition</a> <a href="/mark/5-7.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/mark/5-5.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/mark/3-29.htm">Ghost</a> <a href="/mark/6-47.htm">Lake</a> <a href="/mark/6-48.htm">Sea</a> <a href="/mark/5-8.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/matthew/20-10.htm">Supposed</a> <a href="/mark/2-8.htm">Thinking</a> <a href="/mark/5-28.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/mark/6-48.htm">Walking</a> <a href="/mark/4-1.htm">Water</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/24-23.htm">Apparition</a> <a href="/mark/9-24.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/mark/9-24.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/mark/12-36.htm">Ghost</a> <a href="/mark/7-31.htm">Lake</a> <a href="/mark/7-31.htm">Sea</a> <a href="/mark/7-25.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/mark/10-42.htm">Supposed</a> <a href="/luke/2-44.htm">Thinking</a> <a href="/mark/8-14.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/mark/8-24.htm">Walking</a> <a href="/mark/7-33.htm">Water</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 6</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/6-1.htm">Jesus is a prophet without honor in his own country.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/6-7.htm">He gives the twelve power over unclean spirits.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/6-14.htm">Various opinions of Jesus.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/6-16.htm">John the Baptist is imprisoned, beheaded, and buried.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/6-30.htm">The apostles return from preaching.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/6-34.htm">The miracle of five loaves and two fishes.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">45. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/6-45.htm">Jesus walks on the sea;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">53. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/6-53.htm">and heals all who touch him.</a></span><br></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><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF2 --> <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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&nbsp;&#9702;</a>&nbsp;<a href="/study/chapters/mark/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter&nbsp;</a></tr></table></div><b>but when they saw Him walking on the sea</b><br>This phrase highlights a miraculous event, demonstrating Jesus' divine authority over nature. The Sea of Galilee, where this event took place, is known for sudden storms due to its geographical location. Walking on water is a direct display of Jesus' power over creation, echoing Old Testament themes where God alone treads upon the waves (<a href="/job/9-8.htm">Job 9:8</a>). This act serves as a type of Jesus' divinity, reinforcing His identity as the Son of God. The disciples' witnessing of this miracle is crucial, as it challenges their understanding and faith, preparing them for future ministry.<p><b>they cried out</b><br>The disciples' reaction of crying out indicates their fear and astonishment. In the context of first-century Jewish culture, the sea was often seen as a symbol of chaos and danger. Their cry can be seen as a natural human response to encountering the supernatural. This moment of fear contrasts with Jesus' calm authority, highlighting the disciples' need for faith and understanding of Jesus' true nature.<p><b>thinking He was a ghost&#8212;</b><br>The belief in ghosts or spirits was common in ancient Jewish and Greco-Roman cultures. The disciples' assumption that Jesus was a ghost reflects their initial inability to comprehend His divine power. This misunderstanding underscores their journey from fear to faith, a theme prevalent throughout the Gospels. The notion of Jesus as a ghost also contrasts with His physical resurrection, which later affirms His victory over death and the spiritual realm. This moment foreshadows the disciples' eventual recognition of Jesus' true identity and mission.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>The central figure of the New Testament, the Son of God, who demonstrates His divine authority by walking on water.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a></b><br>Followers of Jesus who are in the boat on the Sea of Galilee, witnessing this miraculous event.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/sea_of_galilee.htm">Sea of Galilee</a></b><br>A significant body of water in the region where many of Jesus' miracles and teachings took place.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_event_of_walking_on_water.htm">The Event of Walking on Water</a></b><br>A miraculous demonstration of Jesus' power over nature, intended to reveal His divine identity to the disciples.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_cry_of_fear.htm">The Cry of Fear</a></b><br>The disciples' reaction, thinking they saw a ghost, which reflects their lack of understanding and faith at that moment.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_authority.htm">Divine Authority</a></b><br>Jesus' ability to walk on water is a testament to His divine nature and authority over creation. This should strengthen our faith in His power and sovereignty.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/human_fear_and_misunderstanding.htm">Human Fear and Misunderstanding</a></b><br>The disciples' fear and misinterpretation of Jesus as a ghost highlight human tendencies to misunderstand divine actions. We should seek spiritual discernment and trust in God's presence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_the_midst_of_storms.htm">Faith in the Midst of Storms</a></b><br>Just as the disciples were in a literal storm, we face metaphorical storms in life. Jesus' presence assures us that He is with us, even when we cannot see clearly.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/recognizing_jesus.htm">Recognizing Jesus</a></b><br>The disciples' initial failure to recognize Jesus challenges us to be attentive to His presence in our lives, especially in unexpected ways.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/growth_through_challenges.htm">Growth Through Challenges</a></b><br>This event is a reminder that challenges and fears can be opportunities for spiritual growth and deeper faith.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 6</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_ghosts.htm">What does the Bible say about ghosts and hauntings?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/disciples'_reaction_to_jesus_walking_on_water.htm">How did the disciples react when Jesus walked on water? They worshipped him as the Son of God (Matthew 14:33) but were astounded and didn't understand (Mark 6:51-52).</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_jesus_walk_on_water.htm">Why did Jesus perform the miracle of walking on water?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/mark/6-49.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">but</span><br /><span class="grk">&#948;&#8050;</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">when they saw</span><br /><span class="grk">&#7984;&#948;&#972;&#957;&#964;&#949;&#962;</span> <span class="translit">(idontes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> </span><span class="str2">Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Him</span><br /><span class="grk">&#945;&#8016;&#964;&#8056;&#957;</span> <span class="translit">(auton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">walking</span><br /><span class="grk">&#960;&#949;&#961;&#953;&#960;&#945;&#964;&#959;&#8166;&#957;&#964;&#945;</span> <span class="translit">(peripatounta)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4043.htm">Strong's 4043: </a> </span><span class="str2">From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on</span><br /><span class="grk">&#7952;&#960;&#8054;</span> <span class="translit">(epi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> </span><span class="str2">On, to, against, on the basis of, at. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">&#964;&#8134;&#962;</span> <span class="translit">(t&#275;s)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">sea,</span><br /><span class="grk">&#952;&#945;&#955;&#940;&#963;&#963;&#951;&#962;</span> <span class="translit">(thalass&#275;s)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2281.htm">Strong's 2281: </a> </span><span class="str2">Probably prolonged from hals; the sea.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they cried out,</span><br /><span class="grk">&#7936;&#957;&#941;&#954;&#961;&#945;&#958;&#945;&#957;</span> <span class="translit">(anekraxan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_349.htm">Strong's 349: </a> </span><span class="str2">To shout aloud, cry out. From ana and krazo; to scream up.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">thinking</span><br /><span class="grk">&#7956;&#948;&#959;&#958;&#945;&#957;</span> <span class="translit">(edoxan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1380.htm">Strong's 1380: </a> </span><span class="str2">A prolonged form of a primary verb, doko dok'-o of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[He] was</span><br /><span class="grk">&#7952;&#963;&#964;&#953;&#957;</span> <span class="translit">(estin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> </span><span class="str2">I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a ghost&#8212;</span><br /><span class="grk">&#966;&#940;&#957;&#964;&#945;&#963;&#956;&#940;</span> <span class="translit">(phantasma)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5326.htm">Strong's 5326: </a> </span><span class="str2">An apparition, ghost, spirit, phantom. From phantazo; a show, i.e. Spectre.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/6-49.htm">Mark 6:49 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/mark/6-49.htm">Mark 6:49 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/mark/6-49.htm">Mark 6:49 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/mark/6-49.htm">Mark 6:49 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/mark/6-49.htm">Mark 6:49 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/6-49.htm">Mark 6:49 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/6-49.htm">Mark 6:49 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/6-49.htm">Mark 6:49 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/mark/6-49.htm">Mark 6:49 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/mark/6-49.htm">Mark 6:49 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/mark/6-49.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 6:49 But they when they saw him walking (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/6-48.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 6:48"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 6:48" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/6-50.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 6:50"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 6:50" /></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>

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