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.”