25 And in (A)the [a]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 (B)a ghost!” And they cried out [b]in fear. 27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, (C)Take courage, [c]it is I; (D)do not be afraid.”

28 Peter responded and said to Him, “Lord, if [d]it is You, command me to come to You on the water.” 29 And He said, “Come!” And Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water, and came toward Jesus. 30 But seeing the wind, he became frightened, and when he began to sink, he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!” 31 Immediately Jesus reached out with His hand and took hold of him, and *said to him, (E)You of little faith, why did you doubt?” 32 When they got into the boat, the wind stopped.

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  1. Matthew 14:25 I.e., 3-6 a.m.
  2. Matthew 14:26 Lit from
  3. Matthew 14:27 Lit I am
  4. Matthew 14:28 Lit You are

25 About three o’clock in the morning[a] Jesus came toward them, walking on the water. 26 When the disciples saw him walking on the water, they were terrified. In their fear, they cried out, “It’s a ghost!”

27 But Jesus spoke to them at once. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage. I am here![b]

28 Then Peter called to him, “Lord, if it’s really you, tell me to come to you, walking on the water.”

29 “Yes, come,” Jesus said.

So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. 30 But when he saw the strong[c] wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. “Save me, Lord!” he shouted.

31 Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. “You have so little faith,” Jesus said. “Why did you doubt me?”

32 When they climbed back into the boat, the wind stopped.

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  1. 14:25 Greek In the fourth watch of the night.
  2. 14:27 Or The ‘I am’ is here; Greek reads I am. See Exod 3:14.
  3. 14:30 Some manuscripts do not include strong.

25 Around three in the morning,[a] He came toward them walking on the sea.(A) 26 When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost!” they said, and cried out in fear.

27 Immediately Jesus spoke to them. “Have courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.”(B)

28 “Lord, if it’s You,” Peter answered Him, “command me to come to You on the water.”

29 “Come!” He said.

And climbing out of the boat, Peter started walking on the water and came toward Jesus. 30 But when he saw the strength of the wind,[b] he was afraid. And beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me!”

31 Immediately Jesus reached out His hand, caught hold of him, and said to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?”(C) 32 When they got into the boat, the wind ceased.

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  1. Matthew 14:25 Lit fourth watch of the night = 3 to 6 a.m.
  2. Matthew 14:30 Other mss read saw the wind

25 And in the fourth watch of the night (3:00-6:00 a.m.) Jesus came to them, walking on the sea.(A) 26 When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out in fear. 27 But immediately He spoke to them, saying, “Take courage, it is I! Do not be afraid!”(B)

28 Peter replied to Him, “Lord, if it is [really] You, command me to come to You on the water.” 29 He said, “Come!” So Peter got out of the boat, and walked on the water and came toward Jesus. 30 But when he saw [the effects of] the wind, he was frightened, and he began to sink, and he cried out, “Lord, save me!” 31 Immediately Jesus extended His hand and caught him, saying to him, “O you of little faith, why did you [a]doubt?” 32 And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased.

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  1. Matthew 14:31 I.e. allow yourself to be drawn in two directions.