Mark 6:50
New International Version
because they all saw him and were terrified. Immediately he spoke to them and said, “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.”

New Living Translation
They were all terrified when they saw him. But Jesus spoke to them at once. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage! I am here!”

English Standard Version
for they all saw him and were terrified. But immediately he spoke to them and said, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.”

Berean Standard Bible
for they all saw Him and were terrified. But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”

Berean Literal Bible
For all saw Him and were troubled. And immediately He spoke with them, and says to them, "Take courage; I am He; fear not."

King James Bible
For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he talked with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.

New King James Version
for they all saw Him and were troubled. But immediately He talked with them and said to them, “Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid.”

New American Standard Bible
for they all saw Him and were terrified. But immediately He spoke with them and said to them, “Take courage; it is I, do not be afraid.”

NASB 1995
for they all saw Him and were terrified. But immediately He spoke with them and said to them, “Take courage; it is I, do not be afraid.”

NASB 1977
for they all saw Him and were frightened. But immediately He spoke with them and said to them, “Take courage; it is I, do not be afraid.”

Legacy Standard Bible
for they all saw Him and were terrified. But immediately He spoke with them and said to them, “Take courage; it is I, do not be afraid.”

Amplified Bible
for they all saw Him and were shaken and terrified. But He immediately spoke with them and said, “Take courage! It is I (I AM)! Stop being afraid.”

Christian Standard Bible
because they all saw him and were terrified. Immediately he spoke with them and said, “Have courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
for they all saw Him and were terrified. Immediately He spoke with them and said, “Have courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.”

American Standard Version
for they all saw him, and were troubled. But he straightway spake with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.

Contemporary English Version
All of them saw him and were terrified. But at this same time he said, "Don't worry! I am Jesus. Don't be afraid."

English Revised Version
for they all saw him, and were troubled. But he straightway spake with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
All of them saw him and were terrified. Immediately, he said, "Calm down! It's me. Don't be afraid!"

Good News Translation
They were all terrified when they saw him. Jesus spoke to them at once, "Courage!" he said. "It is I. Don't be afraid!"

International Standard Version
All of them saw him and were terrified. Immediately he told them, "Have courage! It's me. Stop being afraid!"

Majority Standard Bible
for they all saw Him and were terrified. But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”

NET Bible
for they all saw him and were terrified. But immediately he spoke to them: "Have courage! It is I. Do not be afraid."

New Heart English Bible
for they all saw him, and were troubled. But he immediately spoke with them, and said to them, "Cheer up. It is I. Do not be afraid."

Webster's Bible Translation
(For they all saw him, and were troubled.) And immediately he talked with them, and saith to them, Be of good cheer: It is I; be not afraid.

Weymouth New Testament
for they all saw Him and were terrified. He, however, immediately spoke to them. "There is no danger," He said; "it is I; be not alarmed."

World English Bible
for they all saw him and were troubled. But he immediately spoke with them and said to them, “Cheer up! It is I! Don’t be afraid.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
for they all saw Him, and were troubled, and immediately He spoke with them, and says to them, “Take courage! I AM; do not be afraid.”

Berean Literal Bible
For all saw Him and were troubled. And immediately He spoke with them, and says to them, "Take courage; I am He; fear not."

Young's Literal Translation
for they all saw him, and were troubled, and immediately he spake with them, and saith to them, 'Take courage, I am he, be not afraid.'

Smith's Literal Translation
For all saw him, and were troubled. And quickly he spake with them, and says to them, Take courage: I am; be not afraid.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he spoke with them, and said to them: Have a good heart, it is I, fear ye not.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For they all saw him, and they were very disturbed. And immediately he spoke with them, and he said to them: “Be strengthened in faith. It is I. Do not be afraid.”

New American Bible
They had all seen him and were terrified. But at once he spoke with them, “Take courage, it is I, do not be afraid!”

New Revised Standard Version
for they all saw him and were terrified. But immediately he spoke to them and said, “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For they all saw him and were frightened. And immediately he spoke to them and said, Have courage, it is I, do not be afraid.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
For they all saw him and they were afraid and immediately he spoke with them and he said to them, “Take heart, I AM THE LIVING GOD; do not be afraid.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
for they all saw him, and were troubled. And he immediately spoke to them, and said: Take courage; it is I; be not afraid.

Godbey New Testament
For they all saw Him, and were alarmed. And immediately He spoke with them, and says to them, Be of good cheer; I am He; be not afraid.

Haweis New Testament
for they all saw him, and were greatly agitated: and straitway he spoke to them, and said, Take courage, it is I, be not terrified.

Mace New Testament
for they all saw him, and were greatly terrified, but at the instant Jesus spoke to them, and said, take courage, it is I, don't be afraid.

Weymouth New Testament
for they all saw Him and were terrified. He, however, immediately spoke to them. "There is no danger," He said; "it is I; be not alarmed."

Worrell New Testament
for they all saw Him; and were troubled. But he straight-way talked with them, and saith to them, "Be of good courage! it is I, be not afraid."

Worsley New Testament
And He immediately spake to them, and saith, Be of good courage, it is I, be not afraid.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jesus Walks on Water
49but when they saw Him walking on the sea, they cried out, thinking He was a ghost— 50for they all saw Him and were terrified. But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.” 51Then He climbed into the boat with them, and the wind died down. And the disciples were utterly astounded,…

Cross References
Matthew 14:27
But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”

John 6:20
But Jesus spoke up: “It is I; do not be afraid.”

Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Matthew 17:7
Then Jesus came over and touched them. “Get up,” He said. “Do not be afraid.”

John 16:33
I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”

Psalm 27:1
Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread?

Luke 24:36
While they were describing these events, Jesus Himself stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.”

Deuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Joshua 1:9
Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”

Philippians 4:6-7
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. / And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Psalm 23:4
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.

Romans 8:15
For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption to sonship, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”

2 Timothy 1:7
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

Psalm 46:1-3
For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. / Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas, / though their waters roar and foam and the mountains quake in the surge. Selah


Treasury of Scripture

For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he talked with them, and said to them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.

it is I.

Isaiah 43:2
When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.

Matthew 14:27
But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.

Luke 24:38-41
And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts? …

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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.














for they all saw Him
This phrase captures the moment when the disciples, amidst the storm, visually recognize Jesus walking on the water. The Greek word for "saw" is "εἶδον" (eidon), which implies not just a casual glance but a perception and understanding. This moment is significant as it marks a transition from fear to recognition. Historically, seeing was believing, and in this context, it underscores the disciples' journey from doubt to faith. The act of seeing Jesus in their distress is a powerful reminder of His omnipresence and His ability to reveal Himself in our darkest moments.

and were terrified
The Greek word for "terrified" is "ἐταράχθησαν" (etarachthēsan), which conveys a deep, visceral fear. This reaction is understandable given the supernatural event they were witnessing. In the historical context of the Jewish understanding of the sea as a place of chaos and danger, seeing a figure walking on water would have been terrifying. This fear also reflects the human tendency to fear the unknown or the miraculous, highlighting the disciples' initial lack of understanding of Jesus' divine nature.

But Jesus spoke up at once
The immediacy of Jesus' response is emphasized by the phrase "at once." The Greek word "εὐθέως" (eutheōs) means immediately or straightway, indicating Jesus' promptness in addressing their fear. This reflects His compassion and readiness to comfort His followers. In a broader scriptural context, it demonstrates Jesus' role as the Good Shepherd, always attentive and responsive to the needs of His flock.

Take courage!
The command "Take courage" is translated from the Greek "θαρσεῖτε" (tharseite), which is an imperative form, urging the disciples to be brave. This encouragement is not just a call to muster human bravery but an invitation to trust in Jesus' power and presence. Throughout the Bible, God often commands His people to be courageous, reminding them that their strength comes from Him. This phrase serves as a timeless exhortation for believers to find courage in Christ amidst life's storms.

It is I
The phrase "It is I" is translated from the Greek "ἐγώ εἰμι" (egō eimi), which can also be rendered as "I am." This echoes the divine name revealed to Moses in Exodus 3:14, where God declares, "I AM WHO I AM." By using this phrase, Jesus is not only identifying Himself to the disciples but also subtly affirming His divinity. This declaration reassures the disciples of His authority over nature and His identity as the Son of God.

Do not be afraid
The phrase "Do not be afraid" is a common biblical exhortation, found throughout both the Old and New Testaments. The Greek "μὴ φοβεῖσθε" (mē phobeisthe) is a gentle yet firm command to release fear. This assurance is rooted in the presence and power of Jesus. Historically, fear was a natural response to divine encounters, yet Jesus consistently encourages His followers to trust rather than fear. This command is a reminder of the peace that comes from faith in Christ, who is sovereign over all circumstances.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
for
γὰρ (gar)
Conjunction
Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.

they all
πάντες (pantes)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

saw Him
εἶδον (eidon)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 3708: Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

were terrified.
ἐταράχθησαν (etarachthēsan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 5015: To disturb, agitate, stir up, trouble. Of uncertain affinity; to stir or agitate.

But
Δὲ (De)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

[Jesus] spoke up
ἐλάλησεν (elalēsen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.

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

“Take courage!
Θαρσεῖτε (Tharseite)
Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 2293: To be of good courage, good cheer, be bold. From tharsos; to have courage.

[It] is
εἰμι (eimi)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

I.
ἐγώ (egō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

{Do} not
μὴ (mē)
Adverb
Strong's 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.

be afraid.”
φοβεῖσθε (phobeisthe)
Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 5399: From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere.


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