Verse (Click for Chapter) 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!" 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." Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblefor they all saw Him and were terrified. But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.” 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 Versionfor 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 BibleFor 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 BibleFor 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 Testamentfor 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, 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, Worsley New Testament And He immediately spake to them, and saith, 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? … Jump to Previous Afraid Alarmed Cheer Courage Danger Fear Good Heart However Immediately Straight Straightway Talked Terrified TroubledJump to Next Afraid Alarmed Cheer Courage Danger Fear Good Heart However Immediately Straight Straightway Talked Terrified TroubledMark 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 and were terrified. The disciples were in a boat on the Sea of Galilee, a location known for sudden storms due to its geographical setting. The sight of Jesus walking on water was unexpected and defied natural laws, causing fear. In Jewish culture, the sea often symbolized chaos and danger, and seeing a figure on the water could have been perceived as a ghost or omen. This reaction is consistent with human nature when confronted with the supernatural. The disciples' fear highlights their lack of understanding of Jesus' divine nature, despite witnessing previous miracles. But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.” Persons / Places / Events 1. JesusThe central figure in this passage, Jesus is walking on water towards His disciples. His presence and words bring comfort and courage. 2. The Disciples They are in a boat on the Sea of Galilee, experiencing fear and confusion as they see Jesus walking on water. 3. Sea of Galilee The body of water where this miraculous event takes place. It is known for sudden storms, which can be terrifying for those on it. 4. Miracle of Walking on Water This event demonstrates Jesus' divine authority over nature and His ability to transcend natural laws. 5. Fear and Reassurance The disciples' initial reaction is fear, but Jesus' words provide immediate reassurance and peace. Teaching Points Divine Presence in Fearful SituationsJesus' presence in the midst of the disciples' fear reminds us that He is with us in our own storms and challenges. The Power of Jesus' Words Jesus' command to "Take courage" and "Do not be afraid" shows the transformative power of His words, which can calm our fears and bring peace. Recognizing Jesus' Authority Understanding Jesus' divine authority over nature encourages us to trust Him in all circumstances, knowing that He is sovereign. Faith Over Fear The disciples' experience teaches us to replace fear with faith, trusting in Jesus' presence and promises. Identity of Jesus Jesus' use of "It is I" connects to His divine identity, encouraging us to recognize and worship Him as Lord. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Mark 6:50?2. How does Mark 6:50 encourage us to trust Jesus in fearful situations? 3. What does "Take courage! It is I" reveal about Jesus' divine identity? 4. How can we apply "Do not be afraid" in our daily challenges? 5. What Old Testament events parallel Jesus calming fears in Mark 6:50? 6. How does Jesus' reassurance in Mark 6:50 strengthen your personal faith journey? 7. How does Mark 6:50 demonstrate Jesus' divine authority over nature? 8. Why does Jesus say, "Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid" in Mark 6:50? 9. What historical evidence supports the events described in Mark 6:50? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Mark 6? 11. What did Jesus mean by 'Be of good cheer'? 12. What did Jesus mean by "Be of good cheer"? 13. In Mark 6:48–51, how can Jesus walking on water be reconciled with known scientific laws? 14. How did the disciples react when Jesus walked on water? They worshipped him as the Son of God (Matthew 14:33) but were astounded and didn't understand (Mark 6:51-52). What Does Mark 6:50 Mean They all saw Him and were terrifiedThe disciples had been straining against the wind in the middle of the night (Mark 6:47–48). When Jesus came walking on the water, they “all saw Him and were terrified”. • Terror was the natural human response to the supernatural. Similar reactions appear when Gideon meets the Angel of the LORD (Judges 6:22–23) and when the shepherds see the heavenly host (Luke 2:9). • Their fear also reveals how limited their understanding of Jesus still was, even after seeing the feeding of the five thousand earlier that day (Mark 6:52). • The moment underscores our own tendency to panic when circumstances overpower our senses, forgetting that Christ is sovereign over creation (Psalm 46:1–3). But Jesus spoke up at once Jesus did not leave His followers in their terror even for a moment. • The immediacy of His response mirrors how quickly He stretched out His hand to save Peter when Peter began to sink (Matthew 14:30–31). • Scripture often shows God answering His people “at once” when they cry out (Psalm 18:6–7). His timely intervention encourages believers to expect His help in real trouble (Hebrews 4:16). Take courage! This is both a command and an invitation. • Courage is possible only because Jesus is present. The same call echoes through God’s instructions to Joshua (Joshua 1:9) and Paul’s trials (Acts 23:11). • Jesus never commands what He does not also empower. The Holy Spirit strengthens hearts just as surely today (2 Timothy 1:7). It is I. Literally, “I am.” Jesus identifies Himself, grounding their courage in His person. • His words recall God’s self-disclosure to Moses: “I AM WHO I AM” (Exodus 3:14). The same eternal Lord who spoke from the burning bush now stands on Galilee’s waves. • By declaring His presence, Jesus assures them they are not seeing a ghost (Matthew 14:26–27) but their living Master, fully God and fully man, ruling the elements. Do not be afraid. The final command seals the lesson. • Throughout Scripture, God tells His people not to fear because He is with them (Isaiah 41:10; John 14:27). • Fear flees when faith focuses on Christ’s nearness, power, and love (1 John 4:18). The disciples’ storm mirrors every believer’s trial: Jesus stands above it, calls by name, and walks us safely through (Psalm 23:4). summary Mark 6:50 reveals Jesus meeting His followers in their panic, commanding courage rooted in His divine presence, and banishing fear. The verse assures every believer that the living “I AM” sees, speaks, and saves—instantly and completely—whenever life’s storms arise. Greek forγὰρ (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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