^{48 Ref} And seeing them distressed in rowing, for the wind was contrary unto them, about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking on the sea; and he would have passed by them:

^{49 Ref} but they, when they saw him walking on the sea, supposed that it was a ghost, and cried out;

^{50 Ref} for they all saw him, and were troubled. But he straightway spake with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.

^{51 Ref} And he went up unto them into the boat; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves;

^{52 Ref} for they understood not concerning the loaves, but their heart was hardened.

^{48 Ref} Seeing them distressed in rowing, for the wind was contrary to them, about the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea, and he would have passed by them,

^{49 Ref} but they, when they saw him walking on the sea, supposed that it was a ghost, and cried out;

^{50 Ref} for they all saw him, and were troubled. But he immediately spoke with them, and said to them, "Cheer up! It is I!{Literally, "I AM!"} Don't be afraid."

^{51 Ref} He got into the boat with them; and the wind ceased, and they were very amazed among themselves, and marveled;

^{52 Ref} for they hadn't understood about the loaves, but their hearts were hardened.