John 6:19 meaning and explanation

When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the sea—and they were terrified.

John 6:19, Berean Standard Bible

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The disciples are alone in a boat at night, rowing across the Sea of Galilee against a strong wind, sent ahead by Jesus while He stays behind to pray. After three or four miles of hard rowing they see Him approaching on the water, and Mark's account notes He meant to pass by them.

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