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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Mark 6:45-56

This passage of story we had Matt. 14:22; only what was there related concerning Peter, is omitted here. Here we have, I. The dispersing of the assembly; Christ constrained his disciples to go before by ship to Bethsaida, intending to follow them, as they supposed, by land. The people were loth to scatter, so that it cost him some time and pains to send them away. For now that they had got a good supper, they were in no haste to leave him. But as long as we are here in this world, we have no... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Mark 6:45-52

6:45-52 Immediately he made the disciples embark on the boat and go across ahead to Bethsaida while he sent the crowd away. When he had taken leave of them, he went away into a mountain to pray. When it was late the boat was half way across the lake and Jesus was alone upon the land. He saw that they were sore beset as they rowed, for the wind was against them. About the fourth watch of the night he came to them walking on the sea, and it looked as if he meant to pass them by. When they saw... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 6:47

And when even was come ,.... 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 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... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 6:48

And he saw them toiling in rowing ,.... He saw them either with his bodily eyes from the mountain on which he was; or he perceived in his Spirit, he knew, by virtue of his omniscience as God, what distress his disciples were in; being tossed about with the waves of the sea, and were labouring with all their might and main against the wind: and were vexed and tortured, as the word signifies; they were in the utmost pain and uneasiness of mind, as well as fatigue of body, assisting the men in... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 6:49

But when they saw him walking on the sea ,.... See Gill on Matthew 14:26 ; they supposed it had been a spirit ; a phantom, a spectre, an apparition, a nocturnal demon: and cried out ; as men affrighted at the sight, and fearing they should be hurt by it, or that it portended some evil to them; See Gill on Matthew 14:26 . read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 6:50

For they all saw him, and were troubled ,.... 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 ;... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 6:51

And he went up unto them in the ship ,.... That is, after Peter had desired he might be bid to come to him upon the water, and having got leave, made an essay; but the wind being boisterous, and beginning to sink, he cried out for help; when Christ stretched out his hand, and saved him; and then he, together with Peter, went up into the ship to the rest of the disciples, as is related by Matthew, Matthew 14:28 , though omitted by this evangelist: and the wind ceased ; from blowing; it... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 6:47

The ship was in the midst of the sea - See all the parts of this wonderful transaction considered, on Matthew 14:22-33 ; (note). read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 6:49

They supposed it had been a spirit - That is, by whom the storm had been raised. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 6:45-51

Christ walking on the sea. This miracle was no unmeaning portent, but was full of spiritual significance. In Scripture the people are often spoken of under the figure of the sea and its waves ( Daniel 7:3 ; Revelation 13:1 ). Christ had just assuaged popular passion, and now he calmed the troubled sea, which was symbolic of it. Here, then, we may see a sign of the coming dominion of the spirit of Christianity over the sea of nations. We content ourselves, however, now with learning a... read more

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