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

^{25 Ref} And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went away to them, walking upon the sea,

^{26 Ref} and the disciples having seen him walking upon the sea, were troubled saying -- `It is an apparition,' and from the fear they cried out;

^{27 Ref} and immediately Jesus spake to them, saying, `Be of good courage, I am `he', be not afraid.'

^{28 Ref} And Peter answering him said, `Sir, if it is thou, bid me come to thee upon the waters;'

^{29 Ref} and he said, `Come;' and having gone down from the boat, Peter walked upon the waters to come unto Jesus,

^{30 Ref} but seeing the wind vehement, he was afraid, and having begun to sink, he cried out, saying, `Sir, save me.'

^{31 Ref} And immediately Jesus, having stretched forth the hand, laid hold of him, and saith to him, `Little faith! for what didst thou waver?'

^{32 Ref} and they having gone to the boat the wind lulled,

^{33 Ref} and those in the boat having come, did bow to him, saying, `Truly -- God's Son art thou.'