Mark 6:47

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 6:47 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And when even was come, the boat was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And when even was come, the boat was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land.
Mark 6:47 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 6

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
47And when even was come, the boat was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And when even was come, etc..] The second evening, and it was properly night: the ship was in the midst of the sea; of Galilee, about twenty five or thirty furlongs from the shore; (see <430619>John 6:19); and he alone on the land; upon the mountain. This is observed, partly to show what distress the disciples were in, in the midst of the sea, having a hard gale of wind, and their master not with them; and partly to show that there was no way, humanly speaking, of Christ's getting to the ship, in order to go over; and is an illustration of the following miracle, of walking so many furlongs, as he must, upon the water, in a stormy, blustering night, to get to it.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 14:22-36. Mark 6:52 They considered not the miracle of the loaves - They did not remember or call to mind the “power” which Jesus had shown in feeding the five thousand by a miracle, and that, having done that, he had power also to save them from the storm. Their heart was hardened - Their “mind” was dull to perceive it. This does not mean that they were “opposed” to Jesus, or that they had what we denominate “hardness of heart,” but simply that they were slow to perceive his power. They did not quickly learn, as they ought to have done, that he had all power, and could therefore allay the storm. The word “heart” is frequently used in this…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Mat 14:23; Joh 6:16, Joh 6:17 Mark 6:48”
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