Mark 6:47
New International Version
Later that night, the boat was in the middle of the lake, and he was alone on land.

New Living Translation
Late that night, the disciples were in their boat in the middle of the lake, and Jesus was alone on land.

English Standard Version
And when evening came, the boat was out on the sea, and he was alone on the land.

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

Berean Literal Bible
And evening having come, the boat was in the midst of the sea, and He alone upon the land.

King James Bible
And when even was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land.

New King James Version
Now when evening came, the boat was in the middle of the sea; and He was alone on the land.

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

NASB 1995
When it was evening, the boat was in the middle of the sea, and He was alone on the land.

NASB 1977
And when it was evening, the boat was in the midst of the sea, and He was alone on the land.

Legacy Standard Bible
And when it was evening, the boat was in the middle of the sea, and He was alone on the land.

Amplified Bible
Now when evening had come, the boat was in the middle of the sea, and Jesus was alone on the land.

Christian Standard Bible
Well into the night, the boat was in the middle of the sea, and he was alone on the land.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When evening came, the boat was in the middle of the sea, and He was alone on the land.

American Standard Version
And when even was come, the boat was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land.

Contemporary English Version
Later in the evening he was still there by himself, and the boat was somewhere in the middle of the lake.

English Revised Version
And when even was come, the boat was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When evening came, the boat was in the middle of the sea, and he was alone on the land.

Good News Translation
When evening came, the boat was in the middle of the lake, while Jesus was alone on land.

International Standard Version
When evening had come, the boat was in the middle of the sea, while he was alone on the land.

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

NET Bible
When evening came, the boat was in the middle of the sea and he was alone on the land.

New Heart English Bible
When evening had come, the boat was in the midst of the sea, and he was alone on the land.

Webster's Bible Translation
And when evening was come, the boat was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land.

Weymouth New Testament
When evening was come, the boat was half way across the Lake, while he Himself was on shore alone.

World English Bible
When evening had come, the boat was in the middle of the sea, and he was alone on the land.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And evening having come, the boat was in the midst of the sea, and He alone on the land;

Berean Literal Bible
And evening having come, the boat was in the midst of the sea, and He alone upon the land.

Young's Literal Translation
And evening having come, the boat was in the midst of the sea, and he alone upon the land;

Smith's Literal Translation
And evening having come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone upon land.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when it was late, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and himself alone on the land.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And when it was late, the boat was in the midst of the sea, and he was alone on the land.

New American Bible
When it was evening, the boat was far out on the sea and he was alone on shore.

New Revised Standard Version
When evening came, the boat was out on the sea, and he was alone on the land.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
When evening came, the boat was in the midst of the sea, and he was alone on the land.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But when it had become evening, the boat was in the middle of the sea and he was alone on the land.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And when evening came, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone upon the land.

Godbey New Testament
And it being evening, the ship was in the middle of the sea; and He was alone upon the land.

Haweis New Testament
And when the evening was come, the vessel was in the midst of the sea, and himself alone on the land.

Mace New Testament
It was now late in the evening, and the bark in full sea, when Jesus, who was ashore all alone,

Weymouth New Testament
When evening was come, the boat was half way across the Lake, while he Himself was on shore alone.

Worrell New Testament
And, when it was evening, the boat was in the midst of the sea, and He was alone on the land.

Worsley New Testament
And when the evening was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and He alone upon the land:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jesus Walks on Water
46After bidding them farewell, He went up on the mountain to pray. 47When evening came, the boat was in the middle of the sea, and Jesus was alone on land. 48He 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,…

Cross References
Matthew 14:23-24
After He had dismissed them, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. When evening came, He was there alone, / but the boat was already far from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.

John 6:16-17
When evening came, His disciples went down to the sea, / got into a boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum. It was already dark, and Jesus had not yet gone out to them.

Matthew 8:23-27
When He got into the boat, His disciples followed Him. / Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was engulfed by the waves. But Jesus was sleeping. / The disciples went and woke Him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!” ...

John 6:18-19
A strong wind was blowing, and the sea grew agitated. / When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the sea—and they were terrified.

Psalm 107:23-30
Others went out to sea in ships, conducting trade on the mighty waters. / They saw the works of the LORD, and His wonders in the deep. / For He spoke and raised a tempest that lifted the waves of the sea. ...

Matthew 14:25-26
During the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went out to them, walking on the sea. / When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost!” they said, and cried out in fear.

John 6:20-21
But Jesus spoke up: “It is I; do not be afraid.” / Then they were willing to take Him into the boat, and at once the boat reached the shore where they were heading.

Exodus 14:21-22
Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove back the sea with a strong east wind that turned it into dry land. So the waters were divided, / and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left.

Jonah 1:4-5
Then the LORD hurled a great wind upon the sea, and such a violent storm arose that the ship was in danger of breaking apart. / The sailors were afraid, and each cried out to his own god. And they threw the ship’s cargo into the sea to lighten the load. But Jonah had gone down to the lowest part of the vessel, where he lay down and fell into a deep sleep.

Matthew 14:32-33
And when they had climbed back into the boat, the wind died down. / Then those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “Truly You are the Son of God!”

John 6:15
Then Jesus, realizing that they were about to come and make Him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by Himself.

Isaiah 43:2
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.

Luke 8:22-25
One day Jesus said to His disciples, “Let us cross to the other side of the lake.” So He got into a boat with them and set out. / As they sailed, He fell asleep, and a windstorm came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and they were in great danger. / The disciples went and woke Him, saying, “Master, Master, we are perishing!” Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters, and they subsided, and all was calm. ...

Job 9:8
He alone stretches out the heavens and treads on the waves of the sea.

Matthew 14:22
Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of Him to the other side, while He dismissed the crowds.


Treasury of Scripture

And when even was come, the ship was in the middle of the sea, and he alone on the land.

Matthew 14:23
And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone.

John 6:16,17
And when even was now come, his disciples went down unto the sea, …

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Mark 6
1. Jesus is a prophet without honor in his own country.
7. He gives the twelve power over unclean spirits.
14. Various opinions of Jesus.
16. John the Baptist is imprisoned, beheaded, and buried.
30. The apostles return from preaching.
34. The miracle of five loaves and two fishes.
45. Jesus walks on the sea;
53. and heals all who touch him.














When evening came
The phrase "when evening came" marks a significant transition in the narrative. In the Jewish context, evening signifies the end of the day and the beginning of a new one, as the Jewish day begins at sunset. This time of day often symbolizes a period of reflection and transition. In the context of Mark 6, it sets the stage for a miraculous event, highlighting the contrast between the natural limitations of the disciples and the supernatural power of Jesus. The Greek word for evening, "opsios," suggests a time of day when visibility diminishes, symbolizing the disciples' impending struggle and need for divine intervention.

the boat
The "boat" is a recurring element in the Gospels, often representing the Church or the community of believers. In this passage, the boat is a place of both safety and vulnerability. It is where the disciples are gathered, yet it is also where they face the challenges of the sea. The boat's presence in the narrative underscores the disciples' dependence on Jesus, who is not physically with them at this moment. Historically, boats were essential for travel and trade in the region, and their use in the Gospels often symbolizes the journey of faith.

was in the middle of the sea
The phrase "was in the middle of the sea" emphasizes the disciples' isolation and the potential danger they face. The Sea of Galilee, known for its sudden storms, serves as a backdrop for this narrative. Being in the "middle" suggests a point of no return, where the disciples are too far from the shore to easily turn back. This setting amplifies the tension and the need for divine rescue. The Greek word "mesos," meaning middle, indicates a central position, both geographically and metaphorically, as the disciples are in the midst of a trial.

and He was alone on land
This phrase highlights the physical separation between Jesus and His disciples, setting the stage for the miraculous event to follow. Jesus being "alone on land" signifies His intentional withdrawal for prayer and communion with the Father, a recurring theme in the Gospels. This solitude underscores His divine nature and authority, as He remains in control despite the physical distance. The Greek word "monos," meaning alone, emphasizes Jesus' unique role as the mediator between God and humanity, capable of bridging the gap between the divine and the human experience.

Verse 47. - And when even was come. It was now advancing onwards into night; the wind was rising and blowing against them. Then it was that the Lord left his place of prayer on the mountain, that he might succor his disciples in their difficulties.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
When
Καὶ (Kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

evening
ὀψίας (opsias)
Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 3798: Late, evening. From opse; late; feminine afternoon or nightfall.

came,
γενομένης (genomenēs)
Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.

the
τὸ (to)
Article - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

boat
πλοῖον (ploion)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4143: A ship, vessel, boat. From pleo; a sailer, i.e. Vessel.

was
ἦν (ēn)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

the middle
μέσῳ (mesō)
Adjective - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3319: Middle, in the middle, between, in the midst of. From meta; middle (neuter) noun).

of the
τῆς (tēs)
Article - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

sea,
θαλάσσης (thalassēs)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 2281: Probably prolonged from hals; the sea.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

[Jesus was]
αὐτὸς (autos)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

alone
μόνος (monos)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3441: Only, solitary, desolate. Probably from meno; remaining, i.e. Sole or single; by implication, mere.

on
ἐπὶ (epi)
Preposition
Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at.

land.
γῆς (gēs)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 1093: Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe.


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