23. After sending the people away, he went up a hill by himself to pray. When evening came, Jesus was there alone;
24. and by this time the boat was far out in the lake, tossed about by the waves, because the wind was blowing against it.
25. Between three and six o'clock in the morning Jesus came to the disciples, walking on the water.
26. When they saw him walking on the water, they were terrified. “It's a ghost!” they said, and screamed with fear.
27. Jesus spoke to them at once. “Courage!” he said. “It is I. Don't be afraid!”
28. Then Peter spoke up. “Lord, if it is really you, order me to come out on the water to you.”