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Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. After he dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but the boat was already a considerable distance from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it. – Matthew 12:22-24
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During the fourth watch of the night Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified, “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear. – Matthew 14:25-26
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But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” – Matthew 14:27
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“Lord, if it’s you.” Peter replied, tell me to come to you on the water. – Matthew 14:28
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“Come,” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and cametoward Jesus. – Matthew 14:29
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But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” – Matthew 14:30
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Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “Why did you doubt? – Matthew 14:31
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And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. Then those who were in the boat worshipped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.” – Matthew 14:32-33
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