Mark 6:50for they all saw him, and were troubled. But he immediately spoke with them, and said to them, "Cheer up! It is I! Don't be afraid."
The setting
Sea of Galilee, ~30 AD. Dawn breaking. Jesus speaks immediately when He sees their terror, His voice carrying across the water before stepping into their boat near Capernaum, Israel.
The emotion here: tenderly recording Jesus's immediate compassion in crisis
The original word
tharseō (θαρσεῖτε) — be of good courage, take heart, used when facing overwhelming circumstances
Why it matters
This is the same phrase Jesus used when healing the paralytic and the bleeding woman—His signature comfort command
Read with care
What most readers miss in Mark 6:50
Jesus spoke IMMEDIATELY—He didn't let them suffer in fear for even a moment longer
Common misconceptionPeople think 'Don't be afraid' means fear is wrong, but Jesus validates their fear first ('I see you're troubled') then gives them reason for courage—He doesn't dismiss their emotions.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Mark 6:50
Bible Genome reading
Mark 6:50 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Mark 6:50 comes from the book of Mark, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to Mark. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 90% and a tone that is tender. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include comfort, presence. Notable phrases: Cheer up! It is I!; Don't be afraid. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains a command.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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