Jesus Walks on Water
(Mt 14:24-33, Mk 6:47-52, and Jn 6:17-21)
But the boat was already many stadia away from the land, battered by the waves; for the wind was contrary. And seeing them straining at the oars, at about the fourth watch of the night , He came to them, walking on the sea; and He intended to pass by them. But when they saw Him walking on the sea, they supposed that it was a ghost, and cried out; for they all saw Him and were frightened. But immediately He spoke with them and said to them, "Take courage; it is I, do not be afraid." And Peter answered Him and said, "Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water." And He said, "Come!" And Peter got out of the boat, and walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But seeing the wind, he became afraid, and beginning to sink, he cried out, saying, "Lord, save me!" And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and took hold of him, and said to him, "O you of little faith, why did you doubt?" And He got into the boat with them, and the wind stopped; and they were greatly astonished, for they had not gained any insight from the incident of the loaves, but their heart was hardened. And those who were in the boat worshipped Him, saying, "You are certainly God's Son!"A. Stadia. A stadion is a measure of length equivalent to 606 feet. According to the apostle John, the disciples had rowed about 25 to 30 stadia (about 3 miles) before Jesus came to them.
B. Fourth watch of the night. From 3:00 AM until 6:00 AM.
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