Mark 6 · Verse 51

Mark 6:51

And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered.
Mark 6:51, King James Version

Mark 6:51 in other translations

BSBThen He climbed into the boat with them, and the wind died down. And the disciples were utterly astounded,
WEBHe got into the boat with them; and the wind ceased, and they were very amazed among themselves, and marveled;
ASVAnd he went up unto them into the boat; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves;
YLTAnd he went up unto them to the boat, and the wind lulled, and greatly out of measure were they amazed in themselves, and were wondering,
DARBYAnd he went up to them into the ship, and the wind fell. And they were exceedingly beyond measure astonished in themselves and wondered;
BBEAnd he went to them into the boat, and the wind went down, and they were full of wonder in themselves;
WebsterAnd he went up to them into the boat; and the wind ceased: and they were greatly amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered.

What does Mark 6:51 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
51. And he went up unto them into the ship--John (Joh 6:21) says, "Then they willingly received him into the ship"--or rather, "Then were they willing to receive Him" (with reference to their previous terror); but implying also a glad welcome, their first fears now converted into wonder and delight. "And immediately," adds the beloved disciple, "they were at the land whither they went," or "were bound." This additional miracle, for as such it is manifestly related, is recorded by the fourth Evangelist alone. As the storm was suddenly calmed, so the little bark--propelled by the secret power of the Lord of nature now sailing in it--glided through the now unruffled waters, and, while they were wrapt in wonder at what had happened, not heeding their rapid motion, was found at port, to their still further surprise. "Then are they glad, because at rest And quiet now they be; So to the haven He them brings Which they desired to see." Matthew (Mt 14:33) says, "Then they that were in the ship came [that is, ere they got to land] and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth Thou art the Son of God." But our Evangelist is wonderfully striking. and the wind ceased and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered--The Evangelist seems hardly to find language strong enough to express their astonishment.

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Barnes' Notes
Verse 51.

(e) "and the wind" Ps 93:3,4

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Mark 6:45-56

The church is often like a ship at sea, tossed with tempests, and not comforted: we may have Christ for us, yet wind and tide against us; but it is a comfort to Christ's disciples in a storm, that their Master is in the heavenly mount, interceding for them. And no difficulties can hinder Christ's appearance for his people, when the set time is come. He silenced their fears, by making himself known to them. Our fears…

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Mark 6:51 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

καὶkaiAndG2532
ἀνέβηanebēHe went upG305
πρὸςprostoG4314
αὐτοὺςautousthemG846
εἰςeisintoG1519
τὸtotheG3588
πλοῖον,ploionboat,G4143
καὶkaiandG2532
ἐκόπασενekopasenceasedG2869
ὁhotheG3588
ἄνεμος.anemoswind.G417
καὶkaiAndG2532
λίανlianexceedinglyG3029
ἐκekoverG1537
περισσοῦperissouexcessiveG4053
ἐνeninG1722
ἑαυτοῖςhe'autoisthemselvesG1438
ἐξίσταντοexistantothey were amazedG1839
καὶkaiandG2532
ἐθαύμαζον·ethaumazonwere marveling;G2296

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Cross references for Mark 6:51

  • Mark 4:39

    And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.

  • Psalms 93:3-4

    The floods have lifted up, O Lord, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their waves. The Lord on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, yea, than the mighty waves of the sea.

  • Mark 7:37

    And were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well: he maketh both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak.

  • John 6:21

    Then they willingly received him into the ship: and immediately the ship was at the land whither they went.

  • Mark 1:27

    And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him.

  • Psalms 107:28-30

    Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses. He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still. Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven.

  • Mark 2:12

    And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went forth before them all; insomuch that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, We never saw it on this fashion.

  • Luke 8:24-25

    And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm. And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him.

  • Mark 4:41

    And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?

  • Matthew 8:26-27

    And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm. But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!

  • Mark 6:32

    And they departed into a desert place by ship privately.

  • Matthew 14:28-32

    And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt? …

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
and the.
4:39; Ps 93:3,4; 107:28-30; Mt 8:26,27; 14:28-32; Lu 8:24,25
Joh 6:21
and they.
1:27; 2:12; 4:41; 5:42; 7:37

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Context

  • Mark 6:50

    For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he talked with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.

  • Mark 6:51

    And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered.

  • Mark 6:52

    For they considered not the miracle of the loaves: for their heart was hardened.

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Mark 6:51 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909
Y subió á ellos en el barco, y calmó el viento: y ellos en gran manera estaban fuera de sí, y se maravillaban:
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885
Et il monta vers eux dans le bateau, et le vent tomba. Et ils furent excessivement frappés et étonnés en eux-mêmes;
German
Elberfelder 1871
Und er stieg zu ihnen in das Schiff, und der Wind legte sich. Und sie erstaunten sehr über die Maßen bei sich selbst und verwunderten sich;
Latin
Clementine Vulgate
Et ascendit ad illos in navim, et cessavit ventus. Et plus magis intra se stupebant: