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Mark 6:50

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What does Mark 6:50 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “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.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

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.
Mark 6:50 — 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.
48And 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:
49but they, when they saw him walking on the sea, supposed that it was a ghost, and cried out;
50for 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.
51And he went up unto them into the boat; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves;
52for they understood not concerning the loaves, but their heart was hardened.
53And when they had crossed over, they came to the land unto Gennesaret, and moored to the shore.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“For they all saw him, and were troubled, etc..] Had it been only seen by one, it might have been thought a fancy, and the effect of mere imagination; but as every one saw it, it was out of all doubt that so it was, and which gave them the greater concern: and immediately he talked with them; as soon as they saw him, “that very moment”, as the Syriac renders it; that so by hearing his voice their fears might be allayed: and saith unto them, be of good cheer, it is I, be not afraid; (see Gill on “<401427>Matthew 14:27”).”
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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
“it is I: Isa 43:2; Mat 14:27; Luk 24:38-41; Joh 6:19, Joh 6:20, Joh 20:19, Joh 20:20 Mark 6:51”
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