John 6:20Self-RevelationdisciplesReframed OT“It is I; be not afraid.”ContextWalking on the sea toward the frightened disciplesSynoptic ParallelsMatthew 14:27; Mark 6:50OT ReferenceExodus 3:14, Isaiah 41:10Reframe NoteThe 'I am' (ego eimi) echoes the divine name; 'fear not' echoes prophetic assuranceIdiomsI amThemesfaithauthority