Mark 6:49

49 When they saw Him walking on the sea, they thought it was a ghost and cried out;

Mark 6:49 Meaning and 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).

Mark 6:49 In-Context

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

48 He saw them being battered as they rowed, because the wind was against them. Around three in the morning He came toward them walking on the sea and wanted to pass by them.

49 When they saw Him walking on the sea, they thought it was a ghost and cried out;

50 for they all saw Him and were terrified. Immediately He spoke with them and said, "Have courage! It is I. Don't be afraid."

51 Then He got into the boat with them, and the wind ceased. They were completely astounded,