Matthew 14:18-36 ▼

18 And He said, "Bring them here to Me."

19 And, having commanded the multitudes to recline on the grass—taking the five loaves and two fishes—looking up into the heaven, He blessed; and, having broken, He gave the loaves to the disciples, and the disciples to the multitudes.

20 And they all ate, and were satisfied; and they took up that which remained over of the broken pieces, twelve baskets full.

21 And those eating were about five thousand men, besides women and children.

22 And straightway He constrained the disciples to enter into a boat, and to go before Him to the other side, while He should dismiss the multitudes.

23 And, having dismissed the multitudes, He went up into the mountain, apart, to pray; and, evening coming on, He was there alone.

24 But the boat was now in the midst of the sea, distressed by the waves; for the wind was contrary.

25 And, in the fourth watch of the night, He came to them, walking on the sea.

26 And the disciples, seeing Him walking on the sea, were troubled, saying, "It is a ghost!" And they cried out for fear.

27 But Jesus straightway spake to them, saying, "Be of good cheer. It is I; be not afraid."

28 And Peter, answering Him, said, "Lord, if it be Thou, bid me come to Thee on the water."

29 And He said, "Come." And, going down from the boat, Peter walked upon the water, and came to Jesus.

30 But, seeing the wind, he was frightened; and, beginning to sink, he cried out, saying, "Lord, save me!"

31 And immediately Jesus, stretching forth His hand, took hold of him, and saith to him, "O you of little faith, why did you doubt?"

32 And, when they went up into the boat, the wind ceased.

33 And these in the boat worshiped Him, saying, "Truly Thou art God's Son."

34 And, passing over, they came upon the land to Gennesaret.

35 And, recognizing Him, the men of that place sent into all that region round about, and brought to Him all who were sick;

36 and they were beseeching Him, that they might only touch the border of His garment; and as many as touched it were made thoroughly well.