Matthew 14:22–32

Jesus Walks on the Sea

^22aImmediately He ¹made the disciples get into the boat and go ahead of Him to the other side, while He sent the crowds away.

²³And after He had sent the crowds away, ^aHe went up on the mountain by Himself to pray; and when it was evening, He was there alone.

²⁴But the boat was already many ¹stadia away from the land, ²being battered by the waves; for the wind was ^3aagainst them.

²⁵And in ^athe ¹fourth watch of the night He came to them, walking on the sea.

²⁶Now when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, “It is ^aa ghost!” And they cried out ¹in fear.

²⁷But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “^aTake courage, ¹it is I; ^bdo not be afraid.”

²⁸And Peter answered and said to Him, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.”

²⁹And He said, “Come!” And getting out of the boat, Peter walked on the water and came toward Jesus.

³⁰But seeing the wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!”

³¹And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and took hold of him, and ^*said to him, “^aYou of little faith, why did you doubt?”

³²And when they got into the boat, the wind stopped.