Mark 6:48 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them.”

Mark 6:48 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Mark 6:48 in 6 Bible Translations

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Mark 6:48 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“Seeing them distressed in rowing, for the wind was contrary to them, about the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea; and he would have passed by them,”

Mark 6:48 — World English Bible

Mark 6:48 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“And seeing them distressed in rowing, for the wind was contrary unto them, about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking on the sea; and he would have passed by them: ”

Mark 6:48 — American Standard Version

Mark 6:48 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“and he saw them harassed in the rowing, for the wind was against them, and about the fourth watch of the night he doth come to them walking on the sea, and wished to pass by them.”

Mark 6:48 — Young's Literal Translation

Mark 6:48 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“And seeing them labouring in rowing, for the wind was contrary to them, about the fourth watch of the night he comes to them walking on the sea, and would have passed them by. ”

Mark 6:48 — Darby Translation

Mark 6:48 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“And he saw them troubled in rowing, (for the winde was contrary vnto them) and about the fourth watch of the night, hee came vnto them, walking vpon the sea, and would haue passed by them.”

Mark 6:48 — Geneva Bible

Mark 6:48 in Context — Mark 6

46 And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray.

47 And when even was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land.

48 And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them.

49 But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been a spirit, and cried out:

50 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.

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What Does Mark 6:48 Mean?

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