45. And at once He insisted that the disciples get into the boat and go ahead of Him to the other side to Bethsaida, while He was sending the throng away.
46. And after He had taken leave of them, He went off into the hills to pray.
47. Now when evening had come, the boat was out in the middle of the lake, and He was by Himself on the land.
48. And having seen that they were troubled and tormented in [their] rowing, for the wind was against them, about the fourth watch of the night [between 3:00-6:00 a.m.] He came to them, walking [directly] on the sea. And He acted as if He meant to pass by them,
49. But when they saw Him walking on the sea they thought it was a ghost, and raised a [deep, throaty] shriek of terror.
50. For they all saw Him and were agitated (troubled and filled with fear and dread). But immediately He talked with them and said, Take heart! I AM! Stop being alarmed and afraid. [Exod. 3:14.]