Mark 6:48 Meaning and Explanation
“And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them.”
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Read Full Chapter →Seeing the disciples straining at the oars against the wind, Jesus comes to them in the last watch of night, walking on the sea.
What Does Mark 6:48 Mean?
From the mountain Jesus sees them toiling at the oars against a contrary wind, and in the fourth watch, the cold hours before dawn, he comes to them walking upon the sea. Mark adds the mysterious clause that he would have passed by them, language Scripture uses when the glory of God passes before Moses and Elijah.
The Lord of the deep treads the very thing that threatens his friends. He sees toil that no one else sees, and he comes, though often later than fear would like and right on time for faith. The waves that exhaust the rowers are pavement under his feet.
Mark 6:48 in the Original Language
basanizo (βασανίζω), 'toiling' -- strained and harassed, as if tormented.
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What does Mark 6:48 mean?
Seeing the disciples straining at the oars against the wind, Jesus comes to them in the last watch of night, walking on the sea.