John 6:20

20 But he said to them, “It is I; don’t be afraid.”

John 6:20 in Other Translations

KJV
20 But he saith unto them,It is I; be not afraid.
ESV
20 But he said to them, "It is I; do not be afraid."
NLT
20 but he called out to them, “Don’t be afraid. I am here! ”
MSG
20 but he reassured them, "It's me. It's all right. Don't be afraid."
CSB
20 But He said to them, "It is I. 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 A strong wind was blowing and the waters grew rough.
19 When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the water; and they were frightened.
20 But he said to them, “It is I; don’t be afraid.”
21 Then they were willing to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat reached the shore where they were heading.
22 The next day the crowd that had stayed on the opposite shore of the lake realized that only one boat had been there, and that Jesus had not entered it with his disciples, but that they had gone away alone.

Cross References 1

  • 1. S Matthew 14:27
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