Matthew 14:22-36 ▼

22 Jesus immediately had the disciples get into a boat and cross to the other side ahead of him, while he sent the crowds away.

23 After dismissing the crowds, he went up on a hillside by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone.

24 By this time the boat was in the middle of the sea and was being battered by the waves, because the wind was against them.

25 Shortly before dawn, Jesus came to them, walking on the sea.

26 When the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified and cried out, |It's a ghost!| And they screamed in terror.

27 |Have courage!| Jesus immediately told them. |It's me. Stop being afraid!|

28 Peter answered him, |Lord, if it's you, order me to come to you on the water.|

29 Jesus said, |Come on!| So Peter got down out of the boat, started walking on the water, and came to Jesus.

30 But when he noticed the strong wind, he was frightened. As he began to sink, he shouted, |Lord, save me!|

31 At once Jesus reached out his hand, caught him, and asked him, |You who have so little faith, why did you doubt?|

32 As they got into the boat, the wind stopped blowing.

33 Then the men in the boat began to worship Jesus, saying, |You certainly are the Son of God!|

34 They crossed over and came ashore at Gennesaret.

35 When the men of that place recognized Jesus, they sent word throughout that region and brought him everyone who was sick.

36 They kept begging him to let them touch just the tassel of his garment, and everyone who touched it was completely healed.