Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit.

Bible References

General references

Luke 16:30
"'No, father Abraham,' he pleaded; 'but if some one goes to them from the dead, they will repent.'
Matthew 14:26
When the disciples saw Him walking on the waves, they were greatly alarmed. "It is a spirit," they exclaimed, and they cried out with terror.
Mark 6:49
They saw Him walking on the water, and thinking that it was a spirit they cried out;
Acts 12:15
"You are mad," they said. But she strenuously maintained that it was true. "It is his guardian angel," they said.