Mark 6:48

Full Chapter

September 17, 2025

KJV

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.

BSB

He could see that the disciples were straining to row, because the wind was against them. About the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went out to them, walking on the sea. He intended to pass by them,

WEB

Seeing them distressed in rowing, for the wind was contrary to them, about the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea, and he would have passed by them,

YLT

and he saw them harassed in the rowing, for the wind was against them, and about the fourth watch of the night he doth come to them walking on the sea, and wished to pass by them.

F.O.G Original

(48) Seeing them being tormented in their rowing because the ruach-wind was opposed to them, about the night’s fourth watch, (3AM) He comes to them, walking on the sea lake! And He wanted to pass them by.

F.O.G

F.O.G MSG

⁴⁸He saw them straining at the oars because the wind was against them. Around 3:00 AMᶠ, He came toward them, walking on the lake, and intended to pass by them.

Footnotes:

⁴⁸ᶠ 3:00 AM: Literally “the fourth watch of the night” in Roman timekeeping, which was from 3:00-6:00 AM.