John 6:20 nasb — But He *said to them, "It is I; do not be afraid."

NASB

"But He *said to them, "It is I; do not be afraid.""

— John 6:20, NASB

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John 6 — Context

17

and after getting into a boat, they started to cross the sea to Capernaum. It had already become dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them.

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The sea began to be stirred up because a strong wind was blowing.

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Then, when they had rowed about three or four miles, they *saw Jesus walking on the sea and drawing near to the boat; and they were frightened.

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But He *said to them, "It is I; do not be afraid."

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So they were willing to receive Him into the boat, and immediately the boat was at the land to which they were going.

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The next day the crowd that stood on the other side of the sea saw that there was no other small boat there, except one, and that Jesus had not entered with His disciples into the boat, but that His disciples had gone away alone.

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There came other small boats from Tiberias near to the place where they ate the bread after the Lord had given thanks.

John 6:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 6:20 say?
John 6:20 in the NASB reads: “But He *said to them, "It is I; do not be afraid."”
Where is John 6:20 in the Bible?
John 6:20 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 6, verse 20.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 6:20.
What translation should I read John 6:20 in?
John 6:20 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 6:20?
John 6:20 reads (NASB): “But He *said to them, "It is I; do not be afraid."” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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