Ghost On The Water
Matthew 14:22–33 · World English Bible
Matthew 14:22Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go ahead of him to the other side, while he sent the multitudes away.
Matthew 14:23After he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into the mountain by himself to pray. When evening had come, he was there alone.
Matthew 14:24But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, distressed by the waves, for the wind was contrary.
Matthew 14:25In the fourth watch of the night, Jesus came to them, walking on the sea.
Matthew 14:26When the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying,
It’s a ghost!
and they cried out for fear.
Matthew 14:27But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying,
Cheer up! It is I! Don’t be afraid.
Matthew 14:28Peter answered him and said,
Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the waters.
Matthew 14:29He said,
Come!
Peter stepped down from the boat and walked on the waters to come to Jesus.
Matthew 14:30But when he saw that the wind was strong, he was afraid, and beginning to sink, he cried out, saying,
Lord, save me!
Matthew 14:31Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand, took hold of him, and said to him,
You of little faith, why did you doubt?
Matthew 14:32When they got up into the boat, the wind ceased.
Matthew 14:33Those who were in the boat came and worshiped him, saying,
You are truly the Son of God!