Mark 6:49 nasb — But when they saw Him walking on the sea, they supposed that it was a ghost, and cried out;

NASB

"But when they saw Him walking on the sea, they supposed that it was a ghost, and cried out;"

— Mark 6:49, NASB

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Mark 6 — Context

46

After bidding them farewell, He left for the mountain to pray.

47

When it was evening, the boat was in the middle of the sea, and He was alone on the land.

48

Seeing them straining at the oars, for the wind was against them, at about the fourth watch of the night He *came to them, walking on the sea; and He intended to pass by them.

49

But when they saw Him walking on the sea, they supposed that it was a ghost, and cried out;

50

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."

51

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

52

for they had not gained any insight from the incident of the loaves, but their heart was hardened.

Mark 6:49 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 6:49 say?
Mark 6:49 in the NASB reads: “But when they saw Him walking on the sea, they supposed that it was a ghost, and cried out;”
Where is Mark 6:49 in the Bible?
Mark 6:49 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 6, verse 49.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 6:49.
What translation should I read Mark 6:49 in?
Mark 6:49 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 Mark 6:49?
Mark 6:49 reads (NASB): “But when they saw Him walking on the sea, they supposed that it was a ghost, and cried out;” 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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