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When therefore they had rowed (elēlakotes oun). Perfect active participle of elaunō, old verb to march (Xenophon), to drive (Jam 3:4), to row (Mar 6:48).
Furlongs (stadious). Stadia, accusative of extent of space, a little over halfway across, “in the midst of the sea” (Mar 6:47). It was about forty stadia (six miles) across.
They behold (theōrousin). Graphic dramatic present active indicative of theōreō, vividly preserving the emotions of the disciples.
Walking (peripatounta). Present active participle in the accusative case agreeing with Iēsoun.
Drawing nigh unto the boat (eggus tou ploiou ginomenon). Present middle participle of ginomai describing the process. “Coming near the boat.” They behold Jesus slipping closer and closer to them on the water.
They were afraid (ephobēthēsan). Ingressive aorist passive indicative of phobeomai, “they became afraid.” Sudden change to the regular historical sequence.