Matthew 14:22-33 - Jesus Walks On The Water

²² Immediately afterwards He made the disciples go on board the boat and cross to the opposite shore, leaving Him to dismiss the people. ²³ When He had done this, He climbed the hill to pray in solitude. Night came on, and he was there alone. ²⁴ Meanwhile the boat was far out on the Lake, buffeted and tossed by the waves, the wind being adverse. ²⁵ But towards daybreak He went to them, walking over the waves. 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.

²⁷ But instantly Jesus spoke to them, and said, "There is no danger; it is I; do not be afraid."

²⁸ "Master," answered Peter, "if it is you, bid me come to you upon the water."

²⁹ "Come," said Jesus. Then Peter climbed down from the boat and walked upon the water to go to Him. ³⁰ But when he felt the wind he grew frightened, and beginning to sink he cried out, "Master, save me."

³¹ Instantly Jesus stretched out His hand and caught hold of him, saying to him, "O little faith, why did you doubt?" ³² So they climbed into the boat, and the wind lulled; ³³ and the men on board fell down before him and said, "You are indeed God's Son."

⁴⁵ Immediately afterwards He made His disciples go on board the boat and cross over to Bethsaida, leaving Him behind to dismiss the crowd. ⁴⁶ He then bade the people farewell, and went away up the hill to pray. ⁴⁷ When evening was come, the boat was half way across the Lake, while he Himself was on shore alone. ⁴⁸ But when He saw them distressed with rowing (for the wind was against them) ⁴⁹ They saw Him walking on the water, and thinking that it was a spirit they cried out; ⁵⁰ for they all saw Him and were terrified. He, however, immediately spoke to them. "There is no danger," He said; "it is I; be not alarmed." ⁵¹ Then He went up to them on board the boat, and the wind lulled; and they were beside themselves with silent amazement. ⁵² For they had not learned the lesson taught by the loaves, but their minds were dull.

¹⁶ When evening came on, His disciples went down to the Lake. ¹⁷ There they got on board a boat, and pushed off to cross the Lake to Capernaum. By this time it had become dark, and Jesus had not yet joined them. ¹⁸ The Lake also was getting rough, because a strong wind was blowing. ¹⁹ When, however, they had rowed three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the water and coming near the boat.

²⁰ They were terrified; but He called to them. "It is I," He said, "do not be afraid." ²¹ Then they were willing to take Him on board; and in a moment the boat reached the shore at the point to which they were going.