What is the meaning of Mark 6:48?

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

He could see that the disciples were straining to row, because the wind was against them. About the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went out to them, walking on the sea. He intended to pass by them,

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Seeing them distressed in rowing, for the wind was contrary to them, about the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea, and he would have passed by them,

World English Bible (WEB)

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Strong's King James

(48) Seeing them being tormented in their rowing because the ruach-wind was opposed to them, about the night's fourth watch, (3AM) He comes to them, walking on the sea lake! And He wanted to pass them by.

The F.O.G*

[48] He saw His disciples straining at the oars because the wind was against them. Shortly before dawn, He came to them, walking on the water, intending to pass by them.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

and he saw them harassed in the rowing, for the wind was against them, and about the fourth watch of the night he doth come to them walking on the sea, and wished to pass by them.

Young's Literal Translation