^{22 Ref} Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat, and to go ahead of him to the other side, while he sent the multitudes away.

^{23 Ref} After he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into the mountain by himself to pray. When evening had come, he was there alone.

^{24 Ref} But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, distressed by the waves, for the wind was contrary.

^{25 Ref} In the fourth watch of the night,{The night was equally divided into four watches, so the fourth watch is approximately 3:00 A. M. to sunrise.} Jesus came to them, walking on the sea.

^{26 Ref} When the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, "It's a ghost!" and they cried out for fear.

^{27 Ref} But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying "Cheer up! I AM!{see Exodus 3:14.} Don't be afraid."

^{28 Ref} Peter answered him and said, "Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the waters."

^{29 Ref} He said, "Come!" Peter stepped down from the boat, and walked on the waters to come to Jesus.

^{30 Ref} But when he saw that the wind was strong, he was afraid, and beginning to sink, he cried out, saying, "Lord, save me!"

^{31 Ref} Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand, took hold of him, and said to him, "You of little faith, why did you doubt?"

^{32 Ref} When they got up into the boat, the wind ceased.

^{33 Ref} Those who were in the boat came and worshiped him, saying, "You are truly the Son of God!"