Mark 6:43-56 ▼

43 and they took up twelve baskets full of the broken pieces, and of the fishes.

44 And those who ate of the loaves were about five thousand men.

45 And he immediately compelled his disciples to get into the ship, and to go before him to the opposite side, to Bethsaida, while he sent the multitude away.

46 And when he had sent them away, he went into the mountain to pray.

47 And when evening came, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone upon the land.

48 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.

49 But when they saw him walking on the sea, they thought it was a specter, and cried out;

50 for they all saw him, and were troubled. And he immediately spoke to them, and said: Take courage; it is I; be not afraid.

51 And he went up to them into the ship; and the wind ceased. And they were greatly amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered;

52 for they had learned nothing from the loaves: for their heart was hardened.

53 And when they had passed over, they came to the land of Gennesaret, and drew the ship ashore.

54 And when they had come out of the ship, the people immediately recognized him,

55 and ran through the whole of that region round about, and began to carry the sick on beds, wherever they heard that he was.

56 And whatever place he entered, whether villages or cities or country, they laid the sick in the market-places, and besought him that they might touch even the fringe of his mantle: and as many as touched him were saved.