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John 6:20

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Berean Standard Bible

But Jesus spoke up: “It is I; do not be afraid.”

American Standard Version (1901)

But he saith unto them, It is I; be not afraid.

Bible in Basic English

But he said to them, It is I, have no fear.

Free Bible Version

“Don't be afraid!” he told them. “It's me.”

Geneva Bible 1599

But he said vnto them, It is I: be not afraid.

King James (Authorized) Version

But he saith unto them, It is I; be not afraid.

One Unity Resource Bible

But he said to them, “Ena Na [I AM (the Living God)], don’t be afraid.”

Plain English Version

But he called out to them, “Don’t be frightened. It’s me, I’m Jesus.”

Translation for Translators

But he said to us, “Do not be afraid! It is I!”

Unlocked Literal Bible

But he said to them, “It is I! Do not be afraid.”

Noah Webster Bible

But he saith to them, It is I; be not afraid.

World English Bible

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

Young's Literal Translation

and he saith to them, 'I am [he], be not afraid;'

Context

Jesus Walks on Water

¹⁹When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the sea—and they were terrified.²⁰But Jesus spoke up: “It is I; do not be afraid.”²¹Then they were willing to take Him into the boat, and at once the boat reached the shore where they were heading.

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Summary

In this verse, Jesus reassures His disciples who were terrified when they saw Him walking on water towards their boat during a storm. His words 'It is I; do not be afraid' demonstrate His power over nature and His ability to bring peace in the midst of chaos. This event showcases Jesus' divine nature and His care for His followers, teaching them to trust in Him even in the most challenging circumstances. The disciples' fear is replaced with awe and faith as they witness this miraculous display of Jesus' authority. Overall, this passage highlights the importance of faith and reliance on Jesus during times of trouble.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

It is I; be not afraid--Matthew (Mat 14:27) and Mark (Mar 6:50) give before these exhilarating words, that to them well-known one, "Be of good cheer!"

John 6:20

Jesus Walks on Water

¹⁹When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the sea—and they were terrified.²⁰But Jesus spoke up: “It is I; do not be afraid.”²¹Then they were willing to take Him into the boat, and at once the boat reached the shore where they were heading.

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Berean Standard Bible

But Jesus spoke up: “It is I; do not be afraid.”

American Standard Version (1901)

But he saith unto them, It is I; be not afraid.

Bible in Basic English

But he said to them, It is I, have no fear.

Free Bible Version

“Don't be afraid!” he told them. “It's me.”

Geneva Bible 1599

But he said vnto them, It is I: be not afraid.

King James (Authorized) Version

But he saith unto them, It is I; be not afraid.

One Unity Resource Bible

But he said to them, “Ena Na [I AM (the Living God)], don’t be afraid.”

Plain English Version

But he called out to them, “Don’t be frightened. It’s me, I’m Jesus.”

Translation for Translators

But he said to us, “Do not be afraid! It is I!”

Unlocked Literal Bible

But he said to them, “It is I! Do not be afraid.”

Noah Webster Bible

But he saith to them, It is I; be not afraid.

World English Bible

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

Young's Literal Translation

and he saith to them, 'I am [he], be not afraid;'