Matthew 14:22-33

Walking on the Water

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Matthew 14:22-33 · 12 verses

Matthew 14:22-33

22And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away.

23And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone.

24But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.

25And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.

26And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.

27But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.

28And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.

29And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.

30But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. boisterous: or, strong

31And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?

32And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased.

33Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.

Straightway Jesus constrains His disciples to get into a ship and go before Him to the other side, while He sends the multitudes away. He goes up into a mountain apart to pray; when the evening is come, He is there alone. The ship is in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind is contrary. In the fourth watch of the night Jesus goes unto them, walking on the sea. They see Him, and are troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cry out for fear. Straightway Jesus speaks: “Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.” Peter says, Lord, if it be Thou, bid me come unto Thee on the water. He says, Come. Peter walks on the water. But when he sees the wind boisterous, he is afraid; and beginning to sink, he cries, Lord, save me. Immediately Jesus stretches forth His hand and catches him. They worship Him: of a truth thou art the Son of God.