Matthew 14:22-33

Lexham English Bible

Jesus Walks on the Water

²² And immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go ahead of him to the other side, while he sent away the crowds. ²³ And after he^[a] sent away the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. So when^[b] evening came, he was there alone. ²⁴ But the boat was already many stadia distant from the land, being beaten by the waves, because the wind was against it. ²⁵ And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. ²⁶ But the disciples, when they^[c] saw him walking on the sea, were terrified, saying, “It is a ghost!” and they cried out in fear. ²⁷ But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Have courage, I am he! Do not be afraid!” ²⁸ And Peter answered him and^[d] said, “Lord, if it is you,^[e] command me to come to you on the water!” ²⁹ So he said, “Come!” And getting out of the boat, Peter walked on the water and came toward Jesus. ³⁰ But when he^[f] saw the strong wind, he was afraid. And beginning to sink, he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!” ³¹ And immediately Jesus extended his^[g] hand and^[h] caught him and said to him, “You of little faith! Why did you doubt?” ³² And when^[i] they got into the boat, the wind abated. ³³ So those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God!”