Mark 6:50

They all saw him. Peculiar to Mark.

Spake with them [ε λ α λ η σ ε ν μ ε τ α υ τ ω ν]. Both Matthew and John give the simple dative, aujtoiv to them. Mark's with them is more familiar, and gives the idea of a more friendly and encouraging address. It is significant, in view of Peter's relation to this gospel, that Mark omits the incident of Peter's walk on the waves (Matthew 14:28-31).