18. Jesus said, “Bring the bread and the fish to me.”
19. Then he told the people to sit down on the grass. He took the five loaves of bread and the two fish. He looked into the sky and thanked God for the food. Then he broke the bread into pieces, which he gave to the followers, and they gave the food to the people.
20. Everyone ate until they were full. When they finished eating, the followers filled twelve baskets with the pieces of food that were not eaten.
21. There were about 5000 men there who ate. There were also women and children who ate.
22. Then Jesus made the followers get into the boat. He told them to go to the other side of the lake. He said he would come later. He stayed there to tell everyone they could go home.
23. After Jesus said goodbye to the people, he went up into the hills by himself to pray. It was late, and he was there alone.
24. By this time the boat was already a long way from shore. Since the wind was blowing against it, the boat was having trouble because of the waves.
25. Between three and six o’clock in the morning, Jesus’ followers were still in the boat. Jesus came to them. He was walking on the water.
26. When they saw him walking on the water, it scared them. “It’s a ghost!” they said, screaming in fear.
27. But Jesus quickly spoke to them. He said, “Don’t worry! It’s me! Don’t be afraid.”
28. Peter said, “Lord, if that is really you, tell me to come to you on the water.”
29. Jesus said, “Come, Peter.” Then Peter left the boat and walked on the water to Jesus.
30. But while Peter was walking on the water, he saw the wind and the waves. He was afraid and began sinking into the water. He shouted, “Lord, save me!”
31. Then Jesus caught Peter with his hand. He said, “Your faith is small. Why did you doubt?”