47 And when even was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land.
47 Later that night, the boat was in the middle of the lake, and he was alone on land.
47 And when evening came, the boat was out on the sea, and he was alone on the land.
47 Late at night, the boat was far out at sea; Jesus was still by himself on land.
47 Now when evening came, the boat was in the middle of the sea; and He was alone on the land.
47 Late that night, the disciples were in their boat in the middle of the lake, and Jesus was alone on land.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Mark 6:47
Commentary on Mark 6:45-56
(Read 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 are soon satisfied, if our mistakes are set right, especially our mistakes as to Christ. Let the disciples have their Master with them, and all is well. It is for want of rightly understanding Christ's former works, that we view his present works as if there never were the like before. If Christ's ministers now could cure people's bodily diseases, what multitudes would flock after them! It is sad to think how much more most care about their bodies than about their souls.