Mark 6:54
New International Version
As soon as they got out of the boat, people recognized Jesus.

New Living Translation
and climbed out. The people recognized Jesus at once,

English Standard Version
And when they got out of the boat, the people immediately recognized him

Berean Standard Bible
As soon as they got out of the boat, the people recognized Jesus

Berean Literal Bible
And of them having come out of the boat, having recognized Him immediately,

King James Bible
And when they were come out of the ship, straightway they knew him,

New King James Version
And when they came out of the boat, immediately the people recognized Him,

New American Standard Bible
And when they got out of the boat, immediately the people recognized Him,

NASB 1995
When they got out of the boat, immediately the people recognized Him,

NASB 1977
And when they had come out of the boat, immediately the people recognized Him,

Legacy Standard Bible
And when they got out of the boat, immediately the people recognized Him,

Amplified Bible
They got out of the boat and immediately people recognized Him,

Christian Standard Bible
As they got out of the boat, people immediately recognized him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
As they got out of the boat, people immediately recognized Him.

American Standard Version
And when they were come out of the boat, straightway the people knew him,

Contemporary English Version
As soon as they got out of the boat, the people recognized Jesus.

English Revised Version
And when they were come out of the boat, straightway the people knew him,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
As soon as they stepped out of the boat, the people recognized Jesus.

Good News Translation
As they left the boat, people recognized Jesus at once.

International Standard Version
As soon as they got out of the boat, the people recognized Jesus.

Majority Standard Bible
As soon as they got out of the boat, the people recognized Jesus

NET Bible
As they got out of the boat, people immediately recognized Jesus.

New Heart English Bible
When they had come out of the boat, immediately the people recognized him,

Webster's Bible Translation
And when they had come out of the boat forthwith they knew him,

Weymouth New Testament
But no sooner had they gone ashore than the people immediately recognized Him.

World English Bible
When they had come out of the boat, immediately the people recognized him,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and they having come forth out of the boat, immediately having recognized Him,

Berean Literal Bible
And of them having come out of the boat, having recognized Him immediately,

Young's Literal Translation
and they having come forth out of the boat, immediately having recognised him,

Smith's Literal Translation
And they having come out of the ship, quickly having known him.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when they were gone out of the ship, immediately they knew him:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And when they had disembarked from the boat, the people immediately recognized him.

New American Bible
As they were leaving the boat, people immediately recognized him.

New Revised Standard Version
When they got out of the boat, people at once recognized him,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And when they went out of the boat, the people of that place immediately knew him.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And when they went out from the boat, immediately the men of the place recognized him.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And when they had come out of the ship, the people immediately recognized him,

Godbey New Testament
And they having come out from the ship, immediately recognizing Him,

Haweis New Testament
And when they came out of the vessel, immediately perceiving him,

Mace New Testament
no sooner were they ashore, but the people, who presently perceiv'd it was Jesus,

Weymouth New Testament
But no sooner had they gone ashore than the people immediately recognized Him.

Worrell New Testament
And, when they came out of the boat, straightway recognizing Him,

Worsley New Testament
and when they came out of the ship, immediately the people knew Him, and ran through all the country,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jesus Heals at Gennesaret
53When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret and moored the boat. 54 As soon as they got out of the boat, the people recognized Jesus 55and ran through that whole region, carrying the sick on mats to wherever they heard He was.…

Cross References
Matthew 14:34-36
When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret. / And when the men of that place recognized Jesus, they sent word to all the surrounding region. People brought all the sick to Him / and begged Him just to let them touch the fringe of His cloak. And all who touched Him were healed.

John 6:24-25
So when the crowd saw that neither Jesus nor His disciples were there, they got into the boats and went to Capernaum to look for Him. / When they found Him on the other side of the sea, they asked Him, “Rabbi, when did You get here?”

Luke 5:15
But the news about Jesus spread all the more, and great crowds came to hear Him and to be healed of their sicknesses.

Matthew 4:24-25
News about Him spread all over Syria, and people brought to Him all who were ill with various diseases, those suffering acute pain, the demon-possessed, those having seizures, and the paralyzed, and He healed them. / Large crowds followed Him, having come from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan.

John 4:45
Yet when He arrived, the Galileans welcomed Him. They had seen all the great things He had done in Jerusalem at the feast, for they had gone there as well.

Matthew 9:35-36
Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness. / When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.

Luke 6:17-19
Then Jesus came down with them and stood on a level place. A large crowd of His disciples was there, along with a great number of people from all over Judea, Jerusalem, and the seacoast of Tyre and Sidon. / They had come to hear Him and to be healed of their diseases, and those troubled by unclean spirits were healed. / The entire crowd was trying to touch Him, because power was coming from Him and healing them all.

Acts 5:15-16
As a result, people brought the sick into the streets and laid them on cots and mats, so that at least Peter’s shadow might fall on some of them as he passed by. / Crowds also gathered from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing the sick and those tormented by unclean spirits, and all of them were healed.

Matthew 15:29-31
Moving on from there, Jesus went along the Sea of Galilee. Then He went up on a mountain and sat down. / Large crowds came to Him, bringing the lame, the blind, the crippled, the mute, and many others, and laid them at His feet, and He healed them. / The crowd was amazed when they saw the mute speaking, the crippled restored, the lame walking, and the blind seeing. And they glorified the God of Israel.

John 12:12-13
The next day the great crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. / They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!”

Matthew 8:16-17
When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to Jesus, and He drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick. / This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: “He took up our infirmities and carried our diseases.”

Luke 4:40-41
At sunset, all who were ill with various diseases were brought to Jesus, and laying His hands on each one, He healed them. / Demons also came out of many people, shouting, “You are the Son of God!” But He rebuked the demons and would not allow them to speak, because they knew He was the Christ.

Isaiah 53:4
Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted.

Isaiah 35:5-6
Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. / Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy. For waters will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert.

Isaiah 61:1-2
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, / to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of our God’s vengeance, to comfort all who mourn,


Treasury of Scripture

And when they were come out of the ship, straightway they knew him,

knew.

Psalm 9:10
And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.

Philippians 3:10
That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;

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Mark 6
1. Jesus is a prophet without honor in his own country.
7. He gives the twelve power over unclean spirits.
14. Various opinions of Jesus.
16. John the Baptist is imprisoned, beheaded, and buried.
30. The apostles return from preaching.
34. The miracle of five loaves and two fishes.
45. Jesus walks on the sea;
53. and heals all who touch him.














As soon as
This phrase indicates immediacy and urgency. The Greek word used here is "euthys," which conveys a sense of straightway or immediately. This reflects the eagerness and anticipation of the people. In the context of the Gospel of Mark, this immediacy is a recurring theme, emphasizing the swift and powerful impact of Jesus' presence and ministry. It suggests that the arrival of Jesus demands an immediate response, highlighting the importance of being ready and attentive to His presence in our lives.

they got out of the boat
The act of getting out of the boat signifies transition and movement from one place to another. Boats were a common mode of transportation across the Sea of Galilee, and stepping out of the boat symbolizes entering into a new phase or environment. In a spiritual sense, it can represent stepping out in faith, leaving behind the familiar, and embracing the opportunities and challenges that come with following Jesus. This action sets the stage for the encounter with the people, illustrating the dynamic nature of Jesus' ministry.

the people
The term "the people" refers to the crowd that had gathered. In the Greek, "ho ochlos" is often used to describe the masses who followed Jesus, eager to hear His teachings and witness His miracles. This crowd represents the common folk, those who were often marginalized or overlooked by society. Their recognition of Jesus underscores His widespread influence and the hope He brought to the ordinary people. It also reflects the universal appeal of His message, transcending social and economic barriers.

recognized
The Greek word "epiginosko" is used here, meaning to know fully or to recognize. This recognition is not just a casual acknowledgment but an understanding of who Jesus is. It implies a deeper awareness and perception of His identity and authority. The people's ability to recognize Jesus suggests that His reputation had preceded Him, and His works and teachings had left a significant impression on them. This recognition is crucial, as it sets the stage for the subsequent actions and interactions with Jesus.

Jesus
The name "Jesus" is derived from the Hebrew "Yeshua," meaning "Yahweh is salvation." This name encapsulates His mission and purpose on earth. In the context of this verse, Jesus is the central figure, the one whom the people are drawn to and recognize. His presence brings hope, healing, and salvation. The recognition of Jesus by the people is a testament to His divine nature and the fulfillment of the prophecies concerning the Messiah. It serves as a reminder of the transformative power of Jesus' presence and the salvation He offers to all who believe.

Verses 54-56. - Straightaway the people knew him. Some, no doubt, had known him before, he was now the general object of interest and attraction wherever he went. They began to carry about on their beds (ἐπὶ τοῖς κραββάτοις) those that were sick, where they heard he was. The original is very expressive (ὅπου ἤκουον ὅτι ἐκεῖ ἐστι where they heard, He is there. But the best authorities omit ἐκεῖ. Villages, or cities, or fields (Greek, ἀγρούς); literally, country, where the pursuits of agriculture would be going on. They laid the sick in the streets (Greek, ἐν ταῖς ἀγοραῖς) - literally, market-places; the proper rendering - that they might touch if it were but the border of his garment. The border (κράσπεδον) means the" fringe" or "hem;" the garment was the outer robe worn over the tunic. And as many as touched him were made whole (ὅσοι α}ν ἤψαντο αὐτοῦ ἐσώζοντο); ΧΧΧ might mean either "him" or "it," that is, "the border of his garment." But the difference is of little importance; for it was faith in those who touched which brought the healing virtue to the sick, whether they touched the Saviour himself or only his clothes.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
As soon as
εὐθὺς (euthys)
Adverb
Strong's 2112: Immediately, soon, at once. Adverb from euthus; directly, i.e. At once or soon.

they
αὐτῶν (autōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

got
ἐξελθόντων (exelthontōn)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 1831: To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue.

out of
ἐκ (ek)
Preposition
Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.

the
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

boat,
πλοίου (ploiou)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 4143: A ship, vessel, boat. From pleo; a sailer, i.e. Vessel.

[the people] recognized
ἐπιγνόντες (epignontes)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1921: From epi and ginosko; to know upon some mark, i.e. Recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge.

[Jesus]
αὐτὸν (auton)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.


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