Mark 6:49

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Mark 6:47–51 · Berean Standard Bible

47 When evening came, the boat was in the middle of the sea, and Jesus was alone on land.

48 He could see that the disciples were straining to row, because the wind was against them. About the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went out to them, walking on the sea. He intended to pass by them,

49 but when they saw Him walking on the sea, they cried out, thinking He was a ghost—

50 for they all saw Him and were terrified. But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”

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

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Job 9:8

He alone stretches out the heavens and treads on the waves of the sea.

Job 4:14

fear and trembling came over me and made all my bones shudder.

Job 4:15

Then a spirit glided past my face, and the hair on my body bristled.

Job 4:16

It stood still, but I could not discern its appearance; a form loomed before my eyes, and I heard a whispering voice:

Matthew 14:25

During the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went out to them, walking on the sea.

Matthew 14:26

When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost!” they said, and cried out in fear.

Luke 24:37

But they were startled and frightened, thinking they had seen a spirit.