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Mark 6:54

What does Mark 6:54 mean?

A plain-English look at Mark 6:54 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Mark 6:54 means

Mark 6:54 says that when they came out of the boat, the people at once recognized Jesus. Their quick recognition emphasizes his fame and the community’s earnest desire for him. The immediate identification shows that many were alert to his movements and that news of his works traveled fast. This recognition triggers a widespread response: people pursue him, bringing those who are sick. The verse underscores the contrast with Nazareth, where familiarity bred contempt; here fame draws needy people who hope for healing and teachable moments that will manifest Jesus’ compassion.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And when they were come out of the boat, straightway the people knew him,

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And when they were come out of the ship, straightway they knew him,

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And when they were come out of the boat, straightway the people knew him,

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And when they had got out of the boat, the people quickly had news of him,

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and they having come forth out of the boat, immediately having recognised him,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And when they were gone out of the ship, immediately they knew him:

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And on their coming out of the ship, immediately recognising him,

Context

This verse continues the arrival scene at Gennesaret (verse 53) and explains the swift public reaction. The crowd’s prompt recognition leads into verses 55–56 where people bring sick on beds and seek to touch Jesus’ garments. The sequence contrasts earlier rejection with eager reception, demonstrating diverse responses to Jesus across regions and highlighting the persistent needs the crowds present to him.

v.53And when they had crossed over, they came to the land unto Gennesaret, and moored to the shore.

v.54This passage

v.55and ran round about that whole region, and began to carry about on their beds those that were sick, where they heard he was.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Philippians 3:10

    that I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, becoming conformed unto his death;

  • Psalms 9:10

    And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee; For thou, Jehovah, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.

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