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Bob Utley · Citado em PreceptAustin
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Utley comments that " Luke 7:11–14+ shows that Jesus did not always demand a faith response, but it was the normal prerequisite. Faith in God and in Jesus opens the door to the spiritual realm. How much faith is not as important as in whom it is placed! Alan Carr - Let’s get one thing straight now; their unbelief did not hinder His power. Jesus was and is absolutely sovereign. He could have done anything there that He wanted to do. He possessed the power, but He refused to demonstrate His power in the face of blatant unbelief. The hands of Jesus were not tied. A few people came to Him in faith and those people received His help. The rest rejected Him and were rejected by Him. THOUGHT - There is a word here for the health and wealth crowd. There is a word here for those who promote the cult of prosperity. People who have embraced the prosperity cult doctrine believe that God only responds to our faith. In other words, if you have enough faith, you will be healed. If you have enough faith you will have plenty of money. If you have the faith you can enjoy endless health, wealth and blessing. This way of thinking holds God captive to the will of man! I would remind you that we serve a sovereign God! He can do what He pleases, when He pleases and to whom He pleases. Our faith, or the lack thereof, does not pose a problem for Him. In this case, Jesus refused to “cast His pearls before the swine”. (Mt 7:6+) They refused the message, thus they forfeited the miracles. God’s best blessings are not the works of healing, multiplying your loaves and fishes, or meeting your needs. The greatest work of God is saving, sealing and securing lost souls! If you are saved, you have experienced the greatest of our Lord’s works.) (Carr) Related Resources: What does the Bible say about the prosperity gospel? Is the Word of Faith movement biblical? What does the Bible say about prosperity? | GotQuestions.org Is “name it claim it” teaching biblical? Are all prosperity preachers charlatans and/or false teachers? What is miracle money, and is it biblical to seek it? What does the Bible say about prosperity? Is there power in positive confession? Could (1410)(dunamai) conveys the basic meaning of that which has the inherent ability to do something or accomplish some end. It speaks of accomplishing something supernaturally which cannot be accomplished naturally. Miracles (1411) see dunamis Tyndale Bible Dictionary defines a miracle as "A divine act by which God reveals himself to people." They had received more than enough revelation and thus would receive no more. Sick (732)(arrostos from a = without + rhṓnnumi = to strengthen,make firm) means strictly without strength; hence sickly, infirm, disabled; invalid. BDAG says literally "powerless." Liddell-Scott adds "weak, sickly:-Adv.,to be ill, Aeschin. 2. in moral sense, weak, feeble (of soul - Xen)." Arrostos - 5x -sick(3), sick people(2). Matt. 14:14; Mk. 6:5; Mk. 6:13; Mk. 16:18; 1 Co. 11:30 Healed (cured)(2323)(therapeuo from therapon = an attendant, servant) means primarily to care for, to wait upon, minister to. It has two main senses in the NT, one speaking of rendering service (Acts 17:25) but more commonly describing medical aspects such as to taking care of the sick, including providing healing miraculously (Mt. 4:23, 24; Mt 10:1, 8; Acts 4:14) Therapeuo in Mark - Mk. 1:34; Mk. 3:2; Mk. 3:10; Mk. 6:5; Mk. 6:13 LAYING ON OF HANDS - Bob Utley This gesture of personal involvement is used in several different ways in the Bible. A. Passing on the family leadership (cf. Gen. 48:18) B. Identifying with the death of a sacrifice as a substitute 1. priests (cf. Ex 29:10, 15, 19; Lev. 16:21; Nu 8:12) 2.laypersons (cf. Lev. 1:4; 3:2, 8; 4:4, 15, 24; 2 Chr. 29:23) C. Setting persons aside to serve God in a special task or ministry (cf. Nu 8:10; 27:18, 23; Dt. 34:9; Acts 6:6; 13:3; 1 Ti 4:14; 5:22; 2 Ti 1:6) D. Participating in the judicial stoning of a sinner (cf. Lev. 24:14) E. Receiving a blessing for health, happiness, and godliness (cf. Mt. 19:13, 15; Mk 10:16) F. Relating to physical healing (cf. Mt. 9:18; Mk 5:23; 6:5; 7:32; 8:23; 16:18; Lk 4:40; 13:13; Acts 9:17; 28:8) G. Receiving the Holy Spirit (cf. Acts 8:17-19; 9:17; 19:6) Question: "Laying on of hands - what does the Bible say?" Answer: "Laying on of hands" is a biblical action; however, there is no biblical mandate requiring the physical laying on of hands for a particular spiritual ministry. Jesus certainly laid His hands on many of those He healed; however, He also healed without laying His hands on people. In fact, there were times when He was nowhere in the vicinity of those He healed. Matthew 8:8+ describes Jesus healing the servant of the centurion without going near the centurion’s house. Here are two instances to consider: in one case the Holy Spirit bestows the gift of speaking in tongues with the act of an apostle’s laying on of hands, and in the other case He does so without the laying on of hands, but simply through the apostle’s preaching. "Paul said, ‘John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. He told the people to believe in the one coming after him, that is, in Jesus.’ On hearing this, they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus. When Paul placed his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied" (Acts 19:4-6+). "While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the message. The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles. For they heard them speaking in tongues and praising God" (Acts 10:44-46+). First Timothy 5:22 says, "Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, and do not share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure." The thought here is not so much in cautioning the physical action of laying on of hands but to urge care in bestowing the responsibility of spiritual leadership (however it is done). It is not to be done "suddenly" or without due consideration. Undoubtedly, the laying on of hands in the early church was a means of connecting the message with the messenger, or the spiritual gift with the gifted giver. It provided a "sign" authenticating him through whom the physical manifestation of a spiritual gift was bestowed. We need to understand very carefully that there are no magical biblical formulas for the ministry of the church. Laying on of hands has no power in itself. Laying on of hands is only used by God when it is done in agreement with God’s Word. (Source - GOTQUESTIONS) Give God A Chance He could do no mighty work there. . . . And He marveled because of their unbelief. —Mark 6:5-6 Today's Scripture: Mark 6:1-6 A child once asked, “What does God do all day?” If the answer to that question depended on how much we allow God to do in our individual lives, some of us would have to reply, “Not much!” In difficult situations, it’s easy to say we trust God and yet try to handle things ourselves without turning to Him and His Word. This is masked unbelief. Although God is constantly working, He allows us to set a limit on the degree of work He does on our behalf. We see this truth demonstrated in Mark 6 when Jesus tried to do mighty things in His hometown. Because the people saw Him merely as a carpenter’s son and not as God’s Son, they limited what He could do for them (v.5). So Jesus moved on to other towns. I am trusting Thee, Lord Jesus; Never let me fall; I am trusting Thee forever, And for all. —Havergal We must admit our weakness to experience God's strength. Mark 6:6 And He wondered at their unbelief. And He was going around the villages teaching.
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Utley - In the presence of great truth, even miraculous signs (cf. Mk 6:2), they refused to believe.
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Utley - They did not even have enough for themselves. Jesus was using this opportunity to show the disciples that what they have was enough and more if it was given to Him and if they trust Him! Charles Spurgeon aptly declared: He it was who thought of the way of feeding them, it was a design invented and originated by himself. His followers had looked at their little store of bread and fish and given up the task as hopeless; but Jesus, altogether unembarrassed, and in no perplexity, had already considered how he would banquet the thousands and make the fainting sing for joy. The Lord of Hosts needed no entreaty to become the host of hosts of hungry men. Steven
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Utley - This statement is used in the Septuagint (i.e. the Greek translation of the OT) for the OT people of God being filled by the manna and quail (cf. Ps. 78:29; 105:40). This OT theme is developed in John 6 where Jesus fulfills the rabbinical expectation of providing food as Moses did. Jesus is the new Moses; His deliverance is the new exodus; and He brings the new age of abundance (cf. Ps. 132:15; Isa. 49:10). Satisfied (filled (5526)(chortazo from chortos = fodder or grass or herbage of the field in general) means to feed with herbs, grass or hay and then to eat one's fill resulting in a state of being satisfied eat one's fill. Chortazo was used of the feeding of animals until they wanted nothing more. They were allowed to eat until they were completely satisfied. The picture is of animals who stayed at the feed trough until they wanted nothing more to eat. Thus chortazo means to to feed providing more than enough to satisfy. In the Beattitude in Mt 5:6 Chortazo is used figuratively by Jesus to refer to experiencing inward satisfaction, being fully satisfied or being content with some object or state. All uses - Matt. 5:6; Matt. 14:20; Matt. 15:33; Matt. 15:37; Mk. 6:42; Mk. 7:27; Mk. 8:4; Mk. 8:8; Lk. 6:21; Lk. 9:17; Lk. 15:16; Lk. 16:21; Jn. 6:26; Phil. 4:12; Jas. 2:16; Rev. 19:21 Mark 6:43 and they picked up twelve full baskets of the broken pieces, and also of the fish. Wuest And they took up twelve wicker baskets full of fragments, and from the fish. NET Mark 6:43 and they picked up the broken pieces and fish that were left over, twelve baskets full. NLT Mark 6:43 and afterward, the disciples picked up twelve baskets of leftover bread and fish. ESV Mark 6:43 And they took up twelve baskets full of broken pieces and of the fish. NIV Mark 6:43 and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces of bread and fish. GNT Mark 6:43 καὶ ἦραν κλάσματα δώδεκα κοφίνων πληρώματα καὶ ἀπὸ τῶν ἰχθύων. KJV Mark 6:43 And they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments, and of the fishes. YLT Mark 6:43 and they took up of broken pieces twelve hand-baskets full, and of the fishes, ASV Mark 6:43 And they took up broken pieces, twelve basketfuls, and also of the fishes. CSB Mark 6:43 Then they picked up 12 baskets full of pieces of bread and fish. Mk 8:19,20 Mark 6 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Related Passages: Matthew 14:20+ and they all ate and were satisfied. They picked up what was left over of the broken pieces, twelve full baskets. Luke 9:17+ And they all ate and were satisfied; and the broken pieces which they had left over were picked up, twelve baskets full. John 6:13+ So they gathered them up, and filled twelve baskets with fragments from the five barley loaves which were left over by those who had eaten. LITTLE CAN BECOME A LOT WITH JESUS and they picked up twelve full baskets of the broken pieces, and also of the fish - When God provides it is exceeding abundantly beyond all that we could think or ask (cf Eph 3:20+). Full is pleroma which speaks of completion, totality, nothing lacking. When Jesus supplies us there is nothing lacking. Pleroma is the same word John uses explaining "of His fullness (pleroma) we have all received, and grace upon grace. (Jn. 1:16+) Twelve baskets is one for each disciple, perhaps to drive home the point to each man that when Jesus supplies their need, nothing is lacking! Full (4138)(pleroma from pleroo = make full, fill, fill up) means fullness, full measure, abundance, completion or what fills. Pleroma describes a full measure or abundance with emphasis upon completeness. Pleroma is completion and describes what is fulfilled or is completed without any gap. The sum total. The totality. Pleroma speaks of the total quantity and emphasizes completeness. Baskets (2894)(kophinos) a wicker basket typically used by Jews for carrying along Levitically clean food and apparently smaller than the (spuris). All uses describe the 12 baskets of broken pieces of bread after the feeding of the 5000. In both Matthew and Mark when Jesus describes these events He uses these two words with the same distinction (Mark 8:19-20+.; Matt. 16:9-10+). As
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Utley adds that "The parallel in John 6 has so much more information about the reaction of this crowd. Mark’s points are the training of the disciples and Jesus’ compassion, while John’s account records how Jesus fulfilled the Jewish expectations about the Messiah feeding the Jews as Moses did (i.e manna). They tried to make Him king. This shows their misunderstanding of Jesus’ mission (i.e. like His disciples, His family, and the religious leaders)." Immediately (euthus) Jesus made (anagkazo - compelled) His disciples get into the boat - Notice that Jesus made (compelled) them get into the boat, which implies that the disciples did not want to get into the boat and go ahead of Jesus. Don't miss that it was Jesus Who sent them into the fierce wind. The "pop test" was sovereignly pre-packaged for their potential benefit. Notice also that the disciples did not argue but seem to obey Jesus. So they were in His will, and yet would soon be in a storm (which He allowed/sent). THOUGHT - Are you in a storm right now? You may be thinking to yourself, “Lord, what did I do to deserve this?” It may be that you have done nothing wrong. It is possible to be completely obedient to the Lord and to still find yourself in the middle of a storm.Bad things happen. And sometimes they happen even though you have done nothing wrong. Sometimes they happen simply so that God can draw near. The disciples had only just come from the opposite side of the Sea of Galilee that very morning. Now they are being sent back. No explanation is given. But as a result of their obedience, they will have an unexpected encounter with the Lord. (Stevenson) And go ahead of Him to the other side to Bethsaida, while He Himself was sending the crowd away - At first glance this passage can be confusing because it uses the name Bethsaida which is the same name (given in Lk 9:10) used for the region where the feeding of the 5000+ occurred. The solution is that there were two towns named Bethsaida, one on the northeastern side of the Sea of Galilee and site of the miraculous feeding and the other on the western side, in the land of Gennesareth.
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Utley - Jesus had a regular prayer time. This is especially obvious in the Gospel of Luke. Jesus knew this miracle would be misunderstood. As He did not want to become a healer, He did not want to become a feeder (cf. John 6:15). He came to reveal the Father, but the crowd could not or would not see. Eddy Out When He had sent them away, He departed to the mountain to pray. —Mark 6:46 Today's Scripture: Mark 6:35-46 When a whitewater raft guide shouts, “Eddy out!” he doesn’t mean, “Throw someone named Edward out of the boat!” It’s the command for the people on one side to hold their paddles against the current while the others stroke. This turns the raft out of the swift water and into the quiet eddies along the river’s edge. Shooting the rapids is exciting but tiring. When the guide sees that everyone needs a break, he says, “Eddy out!” During Jesus’ last 3 years on earth, the velocity of His life increased dramatically. He was teaching, healing, and constantly being mobbed by needy people. There was enough work to keep Christ busy 24 hours a day. Yet, in the Gospels we see Jesus’ pattern: “When He had sent them away, He departed to the mountain to pray” (Mk. 6:46). Perhaps your opportunities and achievements are coming hard and fast lately. Now is the most important word in your vocabulary. Life is exhilarating and you can’t wait to hit the next set of rapids, but you sense that Christ your Guide is saying, “Eddy out. Follow My example. Slow down. Stop, rest, and nourish your soul.” To help us meet the challenges We face in every test, The Lord tells us to take the time To stop, to pray, to rest. —Sper To avoid a breakdown, take a break for rest and prayer. Surviving Deep Waters and Dark Nights By Dr. Ed Dobson Scripture: Mark 6:46–52 Introduction: Martin Luther said, “The human heart is like a ship on a stormy sea driven about by winds blowing from all four corners of heaven.” All of us go through stormy weather, and we sometimes endure dark nights. The Bible gives us a wonderful story for such times, one of Scripture’s favorite and most vivid accounts. Bible Story: Late in the afternoon, having fed 5,000 people, Jesus withdrew to the top of a mountain to pray. From His perch on the mountainside, Jesus saw His disciples straining at the oars of their boat. He could have spoken a word and all their problems would have been resolved, but sometimes Jesus chooses to let us strain at the oars. Often in the struggle we discover great truths about Him. At length, He went to them and pretended to pass them by. The text doesn’t tell us why, but my hunch is that Jesus will only get in your boat when you ask Him to. Immediately He spoke to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid [stop being afraid].” Instantly, the wind died down, and they were completely amazed. The word means stunned, shocked to speechlessness. The text says they were stunned because their hearts were hard. They had evidently lost their focus, namely, Jesus. When He fed the multitudes, there was great enthusiasm. They got caught up in what had happened, not in the One who made it happen. In good times when bread is multiplied, it’s easy to focus on the blessing, not the Blesser. Similarly, in the worst of times, their focus was the storm and on the fear of drowning. They were consumed with the reality of their present circumstances and had lost their focus, namely, Jesus. The main point of this text is Jesus. In good times and bad times, in hunger and in storms, “It is I, be not afraid.” This story lends itself to several insights: 1. When we cannot see Jesus, Jesus sees us. He is atop of the mountain praying, watching, concerned. He reminds us, “Never will I leave you. Never will I forsake you.” When you can’t see Jesus through the darkness, be assured He’s got his eye on you. “No never alone, no never alone; He promised never to leave me, never to leave me alone.” 2.When you cannot get to Jesus, Jesus eventually gets to you. He leaves the mountain, walks down to the lake, steps onto the waves, and walks on the water to get to us. He comes to us by praying for us in Heaven (Rom. 8:34) and comforting us on earth by His Holy Spirit (John 14:16–18). 3.When I don’t know what to say to Jesus, He speaks to me. “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” Sometimes we don’t even know what to pray, but Jesus says, “Take heart.... Have courage.... Be brave.” How do we develop this kind of courage? By verbalizing His truth. Hebrews 13 says: “He Himself has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.’ ” So we may boldly say, “The Lord is my Helper; I will not fear.” Conclusion: Get a half dozen 3x5 cards and write the words, “God has said, I will never leave you, I will never forsake you. So we say with confidence, the Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid.” Stick them on the bathroom mirror, on the refrigerator, on your dashboard, and under the glass of your desk. Remind yourself frequently that even in deep waters and dark nights, He sees you, He comes to you, and He speaks just the words you need. Mark 6:47 When it was evening, the boat was in the middle of the sea, and He was alone on the land. NET Mark 6:47 When evening came, the boat was in the middle of the sea and he was alone on the land. NLT Mark 6:47 Late that night, the disciples were in their boat in the middle of the lake, and Jesus was alone on land. ESV Mark 6:47 And when evening came, the boat was out on the sea, and he was alone on the land. NIV Mark 6:47 When evening came, the boat was in the middle of the lake, and he was alone on land. GNT Mark 6:47 καὶ ὀψίας γενομένης ἦν τὸ πλοῖον ἐν μέσῳ τῆς θαλάσσης, καὶ αὐτὸς μόνος ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς. KJV Mark 6:47 And when even was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land. YLT Mark 6:47 And evening having come, the boat was in the midst of the sea, and he alone upon the land; ASV Mark 6:47 And when even was come, the boat was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land. CSB Mark 6:47 When evening came, the boat was in the middle of the sea, and He was alone on the land. Mt 14:23 Joh 6:16,17 Mark 6 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Related Passage: Matthew 14:23-36+ After He had sent the crowds away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray; and when it was evening, He was there alone. 24 But the boat was already a long distance from the land, battered by the waves; for the wind was contrary. John 6:18+ The sea began to be stirred up because a strong wind was blowing. IT'S TIME FOR A DIVINE POP TEST When it was evening - It was the second or late evening, 6 p. m., at sunset. Robertson agrees writing this is "The second or late evening, six P.M. at this season, or sunset on." The boat was in the middle of the sea - So far, so good, but the sovereign God was setting the stage for another "command performance" by Christ and another test of the faith of the disciples. In short the Master Teacher was preparing His "learners" (disciples) for a "divine pop test." They have been in Jesus' "classroom" all day, first His teaching didactically and then teaching by demonstration (loaves and fishes). What had they learned on this incredible day of instruction? Although it was the middle of the sea, (estimated to be about 4-5 miles from shore) Jesus could see the 12 rowing (Mk 6:48), and some writers (MacArthur) think this was sight as a reflection of His omniscience. On the other hand, considering that the Sea of Galilee is only about 8-9 miles wide, it is possible they may have been visible in what was a fairly large boat (for all 12), although admittedly it was nighttime (and no mention of a "full moon"). The Savior's supernatural sight is certainly a reasonable conclusion. And He was alone on the land - Recall He had gone up to the mountain (Mk 6:46), but now is alone on the land, so clearly He can come down from the mountain. Now he is by the seashore.
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Utley adds that straining "comes from Greek into English as “torture.” It was hard rowing against the wind." Straining (928)(basanizo) Figuratively, the verb basanizo refers to any severe distress, and so means to afflict, to harass, to vex, to torment -- severe torment with diseases (Mt 8:6), with birth pangs (Re 12:2), by the threat of Jesus' punishment of demonic spirits (Mt 8:29, Mk 5:7, Lk 8:28), by prophetic warnings (Re 11:10), of the torment associated with God's righteous judgment (Re 14:10, 20:10).
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Utley - This was another nature miracle of Jesus for the purpose of strengthening the disciples’ faith. They witnessed His power and authority in many different ways. But they still did not understand; they were still afraid (cf. vv. 49–50) and amazed (cf. v. 51). Brian Bell - “There was a local rumor that the last thing a boatman saw before drowning in Galilee was a ghost on the water.” David Hewitt, I’d rather be in the midst of a storm & have the presence of Christ then be in calm waters & Jesus be nowhere around! “It’s better to have Christ in a crisis, than to have life-as-usual w/o His presence.” He leads me beside still waters! They had seen Him calm a storm, now they get to see Him trample it under foot. Mark 6:50 for they all saw Him and were terrified. But immediately He spoke with them and said to them, "Take courage; it is I, do not be afraid." Wuest For they all saw Him, and were agitated. But He immediately spoke with them; and He says to them, Be of good courage. It is I. Stop being afraid. NET Mark 6:50 for they all saw him and were terrified. But immediately he spoke to them: "Have courage! It is I. Do not be afraid." NLT Mark 6:50 They were all terrified when they saw him.But Jesus spoke to them at once. "Don't be afraid," he said. "Take courage! I am here! " ESV Mark 6:50 for they all saw him and were terrified. But immediately he spoke to them and said, "Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid." NIV Mark 6:50 because they all saw him and were terrified. Immediately he spoke to them and said, "Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid." GNT Mark 6:50 πάντες γὰρ αὐτὸν εἶδον καὶ ἐταράχθησαν. ὁ δὲ εὐθὺς ἐλάλησεν μετ᾽ αὐτῶν, καὶ λέγει αὐτοῖς, Θαρσεῖτε, ἐγώ εἰμι· μὴ φοβεῖσθε. KJV 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. YLT Mark 6:50 for they all saw him, and were troubled, and immediately he spake with them, and saith to them, 'Take courage, I am he, be not afraid.' ASV Mark 6:50 for they all saw him, and were troubled. But he straightway spake with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid. CSB Mark 6:50 for they all saw Him and were terrified. Immediately He spoke with them and said, "Have courage! It is I. Don't be afraid." it is I - Isa 43:2 Mt 14:27 Lu 24:38-41 Joh 6:19,20 20:19,20 Mark 6 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Related Passage: Matthew 14:27+ But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.” 28 Peter said to Him, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.” 29 And He said, “Come!” And Peter got out of the boat, and walked on the water and came toward Jesus. 30 But seeing the wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!” 31 Immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and took hold of him, and *said to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?” John 6:19+ Then, when they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and drawing near to the boat; and they were frightened. 20 But He said to them, “It is I; do not be afraid.” For - Term of explanation - What is Mark explaining? Check the immediately preceding context. They all saw Him and were terrified - Terrified is tarasso which literally means shaken or stirred up and in this context means inward turmoil, agitated, unsettled, upset, frightened. But immediately He spoke with them and said to them, "Take courage; it is I, do not be afraid." - Jesus repeats it is I (Lk 24:38-41+) to the frightened disciples after His resurrection. Take courage is in the present imperative calling for continuing firm or resolute in the face of danger or adverse circumstances. In short be courageous! Be brave! Be of good cheer! Have confidence and firmness of purpose in the face of danger! Do not be afraid is in the present imperative with a negative which means stop being afraid! It means to prohibit an action (fear) in progress. “Stop being afraid.” They were afraid.One writes suggests that "it is I" could be understood as the divine name “I am” (Hooker). Wuest on it is I - “It is I.” The pronoun is used here for emphasis. Literally, “It is I and nobody else.” (Borrow Mark in the Greek New Testament for the English reader) Take courage (2293)(tharseo from tharsos = boldness, courage) means to have courage. Be of good courage, be of good cheer or be unafraid. The idea is that the recipient of this command is to to have confidence and firmness of purpose in the face of danger or testing. Only used 7x - Matt. 9:2; Matt. 9:22; Matt. 14:27; Mk. 6:50; Mk. 10:49; Jn. 16:33; Acts 23:11. After speaking the upper room discourse to His disciples Jesus used this same verb declaring "These things (John 13-16) I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.”