The Fifth Sign: Walking on Water

16 When(A) evening came, his disciples went down to the sea, 17 got into a boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum.(B) Darkness had already set in, but Jesus had not yet come to them. 18 A high wind arose, and the sea began to churn. 19 After they had rowed about three or four miles,[a] they saw Jesus walking on the sea. He was coming near the boat, and they were afraid. 20 But he said to them, “It is I.[b](C) Don’t be afraid.” 21 Then they were willing to take him on board, and at once the boat was at the shore where they were heading.

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Notas al pie

  1. 6:19 Lit twenty-five or thirty stadia; one stadion = 600 feet
  2. 6:20 Lit “I am

Jesus Walks on Water

16 That evening Jesus’ disciples went down to the shore to wait for him. 17 But as darkness fell and Jesus still hadn’t come back, they got into the boat and headed across the lake toward Capernaum. 18 Soon a gale swept down upon them, and the sea grew very rough. 19 They had rowed three or four miles[a] when suddenly they saw Jesus walking on the water toward the boat. They were terrified, 20 but he called out to them, “Don’t be afraid. I am here![b] 21 Then they were eager to let him in the boat, and immediately they arrived at their destination!

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Notas al pie

  1. 6:19 Greek 25 or 30 stadia [4.6 or 5.5 kilometers].
  2. 6:20 Or The ‘I am’ is here; Greek reads I am. See Exod 3:14.