New American Bible, Revised Edition

Mark 6:41-54 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

41. Then, taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he said the blessing, broke the loaves, and gave them to [his] disciples to set before the people; he also divided the two fish among them all.

42. They all ate and were satisfied.

43. And they picked up twelve wicker baskets full of fragments and what was left of the fish.

44. Those who ate [of the loaves] were five thousand men.

45. Then he made his disciples get into the boat and precede him to the other side toward Bethsaida, while he dismissed the crowd.

46. And when he had taken leave of them, he went off to the mountain to pray.

47. When it was evening, the boat was far out on the sea and he was alone on shore.

48. Then he saw that they were tossed about while rowing, for the wind was against them. About the fourth watch of the night, he came toward them walking on the sea. He meant to pass by them.

49. But when they saw him walking on the sea, they thought it was a ghost and cried out.

50. They had all seen him and were terrified. But at once he spoke with them, “Take courage, it is I, do not be afraid!”

51. He got into the boat with them and the wind died down. They were [completely] astounded.

52. They had not understood the incident of the loaves. On the contrary, their hearts were hardened.

53. After making the crossing, they came to land at Gennesaret and tied up there.

54. As they were leaving the boat, people immediately recognized him.