John 6:20

20 But He said to them, "It is I. [a] Don't be afraid!"

John 6:20 Meaning and Commentary

John 6:20

But he saith to them, it is I, be not afraid.
] (See Gill on Matthew 14:27).

John 6:20 In-Context

18 Then a high wind arose, and the sea began to churn.
19 After they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea. He was coming near the boat, and they were afraid.
20 But He said to them, "It is I. Don't be afraid!"
21 Then they were willing to take Him on board, and at once the boat was at the shore where they were heading.
22 The next day, the crowd that had stayed on the other side of the sea knew there had been only one boat. [They also knew] that Jesus had not boarded the boat with His disciples, but that His disciples had gone off alone.

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