Jesus Walks on Water

²² Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go ahead of him to the other side, while he dispersed the crowds. ²³ And after he sent the crowds away, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone. ²⁴ Meanwhile the boat, already far from land, was taking a beating from the waves because the wind was against it. ²⁵ As the night was ending, Jesus came to them walking on the sea. ²⁶ When the disciples saw him walking on the water they were terrified and said, “It’s a ghost!” and cried out with fear. ²⁷ But immediately Jesus spoke to them: “Have courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.” ²⁸ Peter said to him, “Lord, if it is you, order me to come to you on the water.” ²⁹ So he said, “Come.” Peter got out of the boat, walked on the water, and came toward Jesus. ³⁰ But when he saw the strong wind he became afraid. And starting to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!” ³¹ Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?” ³² When they went up into the boat, the wind ceased. ³³ Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”

³⁴ After they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret. ³⁵ When the people there recognized him, they sent word into all the surrounding area, and they brought all their sick to him. ³⁶ They begged him if they could only touch the edge of his cloak, and all who touched it were healed.