24 But the boat was already [a]a long distance from the land, [b]battered by the waves; for the wind was [c](A)contrary. 25 And in (B)the [d]fourth watch of the night He came to them, walking on the sea. 26 When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, “It is (C)a ghost!” And they cried out [e]in fear. 27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, (D)Take courage, [f]it is I; (E)do not be afraid.”

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 14:24 Lit many stadia from; a Roman stadion perhaps averaged 607 ft. or 185 m
  2. Matthew 14:24 Lit tormented
  3. Matthew 14:24 Or adverse
  4. Matthew 14:25 I.e., 3-6 a.m.
  5. Matthew 14:26 Lit from
  6. Matthew 14:27 Lit I am

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