Mark 6:51
New International Version
Then he climbed into the boat with them, and the wind died down. They were completely amazed,

New Living Translation
Then he climbed into the boat, and the wind stopped. They were totally amazed,

English Standard Version
And he got into the boat with them, and the wind ceased. And they were utterly astounded,

Berean Standard Bible
Then He climbed into the boat with them, and the wind died down. And the disciples were utterly astounded,

Berean Literal Bible
And He went up to them into the boat, and the wind ceased. And exceedingly in abundance they were amazed in themselves,

King James Bible
And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered.

New King James Version
Then He went up into the boat to them, and the wind ceased. And they were greatly amazed in themselves beyond measure, and marveled.

New American Standard Bible
Then He got into the boat with them, and the wind stopped; and they were utterly astonished,

NASB 1995
Then He got into the boat with them, and the wind stopped; and they were utterly astonished,

NASB 1977
And He got into the boat with them, and the wind stopped; and they were greatly astonished,

Legacy Standard Bible
Then He got into the boat with them, and the wind stopped; and they were utterly amazed,

Amplified Bible
Then He got into the boat with them, and the wind ceased [as if exhausted by its own activity]; and they were completely overwhelmed,

Christian Standard Bible
Then he got into the boat with them, and the wind ceased. They were completely astounded,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then He got into the boat with them, and the wind ceased. They were completely astounded,

American Standard Version
And he went up unto them into the boat; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves;

Contemporary English Version
He then got into the boat with them, and the wind died down. The disciples were completely confused.

English Revised Version
And he went up unto them into the boat; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He got into the boat with them, and the wind stopped blowing. The disciples were astounded.

Good News Translation
Then he got into the boat with them, and the wind died down. The disciples were completely amazed,

International Standard Version
Then he got into the boat with them, and the wind stopped blowing. The disciples were utterly astounded,

Majority Standard Bible
Then He climbed into the boat with them, and the wind died down. And the disciples were utterly astounded beyond measure, and were marveling.

NET Bible
Then he went up with them into the boat, and the wind ceased. They were completely astonished,

New Heart English Bible
And he got into the boat with them, and the wind ceased. And they were completely profusely astonished among themselves;

Webster's Bible Translation
And he went up to them into the boat; and the wind ceased: and they were greatly amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered.

Weymouth New Testament
Then He went up to them on board the boat, and the wind lulled; and they were beside themselves with silent amazement.

World English Bible
He got into the boat with them; and the wind ceased, and they were very amazed among themselves, and marveled;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And He went up to them into the boat, and the wind stilled, and greatly out of measure they were amazed in themselves, and were wondering,

Berean Literal Bible
And He went up to them into the boat, and the wind ceased. And exceedingly in abundance they were amazed in themselves,

Young's Literal Translation
And he went up unto them to the boat, and the wind lulled, and greatly out of measure were they amazed in themselves, and were wondering,

Smith's Literal Translation
And he went up to them to the ship; and the wind ceased, and they were greatly affected in mind above measure and wondered.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he went up to them into the ship, and the wind ceased: and they were far more astonished within themselves:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he climbed into the boat with them, and the wind ceased. And they became even more astonished within themselves.

New American Bible
He got into the boat with them and the wind died down. They were [completely] astounded.

New Revised Standard Version
Then he got into the boat with them and the wind ceased. And they were utterly astounded,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he went up to them into the boat, and the wind quieted down; and they marvelled exceedingly, and were astonished in themselves.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And he came up to join them in the ship and the wind ceased, and they were greatly astonished and they wondered in their souls.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And he went up to them into the ship; and the wind ceased. And they were greatly amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered;

Godbey New Testament
And He went up to them into the ship; and the wind ceased. And they were exceedingly much astonished among themselves, and continued to marvel.

Haweis New Testament
And he went up to them into the vessel, and the wind ceased and they were beyond all imagination amazed in themselves, and lost in wonder.

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

Weymouth New Testament
Then He went up to them on board the boat, and the wind lulled; and they were beside themselves with silent amazement.

Worrell New Testament
And He went up to them into the boat; and the wind ceased; and they were exceedingly amazed in themselves:

Worsley New Testament
And He went up into the ship to them, and the wind ceased, and they were exceedingly amazed in themselves, and wondered: not considering the miracle of the loaves,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jesus Walks on Water
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, 52for they had not understood about the loaves, but their hearts had been hardened.…

Cross References
Matthew 14:32-33
And when they had climbed back into the boat, the wind died down. / Then those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “Truly You are the Son of God!”

John 6:19-21
When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the sea—and they were terrified. / But Jesus spoke up: “It is I; do not be afraid.” / Then they were willing to take Him into the boat, and at once the boat reached the shore where they were heading.

Psalm 107:29-30
He calmed the storm to a whisper, and the waves of the sea were hushed. / They rejoiced in the silence, and He guided them to the harbor they desired.

Exodus 14:21-22
Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove back the sea with a strong east wind that turned it into dry land. So the waters were divided, / and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left.

Isaiah 43:2
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.

Matthew 8:26-27
“You of little faith,” Jesus replied, “why are you so afraid?” Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it was perfectly calm. / The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the sea obey Him!”

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.

Psalm 65:7
You stilled the roaring of the seas, the pounding of their waves, and the tumult of the nations.

Job 26:12
By His power He stirred the sea; by His understanding He shattered Rahab.

Isaiah 51:10
Was it not You who dried up the sea, the waters of the great deep, who made a road in the depths of the sea for the redeemed to cross over?

Luke 8:24-25
The disciples went and woke Him, saying, “Master, Master, we are perishing!” Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters, and they subsided, and all was calm. / “Where is your faith?” He asked. Frightened and amazed, they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey Him!”

Psalm 89:9
You rule the raging sea; when its waves mount up, You still them.

Jonah 1:15-16
Then they picked up Jonah and cast him into the sea, and the raging sea grew calm. / Then the men feared the LORD greatly, and they offered a sacrifice to the LORD and made vows to Him.

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 93:4
Above the roar of many waters—the mighty breakers of the sea—the LORD on high is majestic.


Treasury of Scripture

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

and the.

Mark 4:39
And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.

Psalm 93:3,4
The floods have lifted up, O LORD, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their waves…

Psalm 107:28-30
Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses…

and they.

Mark 1:27
And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him.

Mark 2:12
And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went forth before them all; insomuch that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, We never saw it on this fashion.

Mark 4:41
And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?

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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.














Then He climbed into the boat with them
This phrase marks a pivotal moment in the narrative. The act of Jesus climbing into the boat signifies His willingness to be present with His disciples in their moment of fear and uncertainty. The Greek word for "climbed" (ἀναβαίνω, anabainō) implies a deliberate action, suggesting that Jesus intentionally chose to join them. This reflects the theological truth that Christ is always willing to enter into the storms of our lives. Historically, boats were essential for travel and fishing in the region, symbolizing the daily life and struggles of the disciples. Jesus' presence in the boat reassures us of His constant companionship and intervention in our lives.

and the wind died down
The calming of the wind is a miraculous demonstration of Jesus' authority over nature. The Greek word for "died down" (κόπτω, koptō) conveys the idea of ceasing or stopping abruptly. This miracle echoes the Old Testament accounts of God's control over creation, such as in Psalm 107:29, where God calms the storm. It serves as a reminder of Jesus' divine power and His ability to bring peace amidst chaos. The historical context of the Sea of Galilee, known for sudden and violent storms, underscores the significance of this miracle, highlighting Jesus' mastery over the natural world.

And the disciples were utterly astounded
The reaction of the disciples is one of amazement and awe. The Greek word for "utterly astounded" (ἐξίσταντο, existanto) suggests being overwhelmed or beside oneself with wonder. This response indicates a deepening understanding of Jesus' divine nature, as they witness His power firsthand. The disciples' astonishment reflects a common theme in the Gospels, where Jesus' miracles often lead to a greater revelation of His identity. This moment challenges believers to recognize and respond to the divine presence and power of Christ in their own lives, encouraging a faith that is rooted in awe and reverence for the Savior.

Verses 51, 52. - The amazement of the disciples was very great. Nor was the impression confined to them alone. St. Matthew (Matthew 14:33) tells us that they who were in the boat came and worshipped him. They felt, at least for the 'moment, that they were brought into awful nearness to One whose "way is in the sea," and whose "path is in the great waters," and whose "footsteps are not known." They needed not, however, to have been so amazed, for they had just witnessed his power in the miracle of the loaves; but they understood not (ἐπὶ τοῖς ἄρτοις) concerning the loaves, but their heart was (πεπωρωμένη) hardened; literally, stupefied and blinded.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

He climbed
ἀνέβη (anebē)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 305: To go up, mount, ascend; of things: I rise, spring up, come up. From ana and the base of basis; to go up.

into
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

the
τὸ (to)
Article - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

boat
πλοῖον (ploion)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4143: A ship, vessel, boat. From pleo; a sailer, i.e. Vessel.

with
πρὸς (pros)
Preposition
Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.

them,
αὐτοὺς (autous)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

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

the
(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

wind
ἄνεμος (anemos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 417: The wind; fig: applied to empty doctrines. From the base of aer; wind; by implication, quarters.

died down.
ἐκόπασεν (ekopasen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2869: To abate, cease raging, be stilled. From kopos; to tire, i.e. to relax.

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

[the disciples were] utterly
λίαν (lian)
Adverb
Strong's 3029: Very; very much, exceedingly, greatly. Of uncertain affinity; much.

astounded,
ἐξίσταντο (existanto)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1839: From ek and histemi; to put out of wits, i.e. Astound, or become astounded, insane.


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