John 6:19

So when they had rowed about five and twenty or thirty furlongs, they see Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing nigh unto the ship: and they were afraid.

Cross-references

Job 9:8 Allusion

Job 9:8 declares God alone treads on the sea waves—Jesus does the same, revealing his divine identity.

Matthew 14:25 is the parallel account of Jesus walking on water, describing the same event.

Matthew 14:26 records the disciples’ terrified reaction to seeing Jesus on the water, matching John 6:19.

Mark 6:47 Parallel

Mark 6:47 is the parallel account stating the ship was in the midst of the sea at evening — directly matches John's setting of the same event.

Mark 6:48 Parallel

Mark 6:48 describes the disciples toiling in rowing with a contrary wind, then Jesus walking on water — the exact same sequence as John.

Mark 6:50 Parallel

Mark 6:50 is the Synoptic parallel, with Jesus' identical words 'Take heart; it is I; do not be afraid' — direct citation.

Psalm 29:10 Allusion

Psalm 29:10 says the Lord sits enthroned over the flood—Jesus’ walking on water displays that sovereign power.

Psalm 93:4 Allusion

Psalm 93:4 declares the Lord mightier than the waves—Jesus’ walking on water echoes that divine might.

Jonah 1:13 Related theme

Jonah 1:13 shows sailors rowing hard against a tempestuous sea, mirroring the disciples' struggle — a thematic parallel of human effort against divine storm.