Mark 6:43-56 ▼

43 though the fragments of bread they took up, with what remain'd of the fishes, amounted to twelve baskets full;

44 the company that were entertain'd being about five thousand men.

45 Soon after Jesus obliged his disciples to embark for Bethsaida, on the opposite shore, while he was dismissing the people.

46 and when they had taken their leave, he retired to a mountain to pray.

47 It was now late in the evening, and the bark in full sea, when Jesus, who was ashore all alone,

48 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.

49 when they saw him walking upon the sea, they thought it was an apparition,

50 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.

51 and as soon as he was got aboard, the wind ceased; which still encreas'd their astonishment and admiration:

52 for they were so stupid, they did not comprehend the miracle of the loaves.

53 Being got to the other side of the lake, they came to the country of Gennasereth, where they landed.

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

55 came flocking from all quarters, carrying their sick on their beds to the places where they heard he was:

56 and to whatever cities, towns, or villages he went, they expos'd the sick in the publick streets, entreating him, they might but touch the border of his garment; for as many as did so, were recover'd.