24 But the boat was now [a]in the middle of the sea, tossed by the waves, for the wind was contrary.

25 Now in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking on the sea. 26 And when the disciples saw Him (A)walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out for fear.

27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, [b]“Be of good (B)cheer! [c]It is I; do not be afraid.”

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 14:24 NU many furlongs away from the land
  2. Matthew 14:27 Take courage
  3. Matthew 14:27 Lit. I am

24 and the boat was already a considerable distance from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.

25 Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. 26 When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,”(A) they said, and cried out in fear.

27 But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage!(B) It is I. Don’t be afraid.”(C)

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