Matthew 14:22–33

Jesus Walks on the Water

²²And immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go ahead of him to the other side, while he sent away the crowds. ²³And after he^* sent away the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. So when^* evening came, he was there alone. ²⁴But the boat was already many stadia distant from the land, being beaten by the waves, because the wind was against it. ²⁵And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. ²⁶But the disciples, when they^* saw him walking on the sea, were terrified, saying, “It is a ghost!” and they cried out in fear. ²⁷But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Have courage, I am he! Do not be afraid!” ²⁸And Peter answered him and^* said, “Lord, if it is you,^d command me to come to you on the water!” ²⁹So he said, “Come!” And getting out of the boat, Peter walked on the water and came toward Jesus. ³⁰But when he^* saw the strong wind, he was afraid. And beginning to sink, he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!” ³¹And immediately Jesus extended his^e hand and^* caught him and said to him, “You of little faith! Why did you doubt?” ³²And when^* they got into the boat, the wind abated. ³³So those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God!”