14. The people saw this miracle that Jesus did. They said, “He must truly be the Prophet who is coming into the world.”
15. Jesus knew that the people planned to come and take him by force and make him their king. So he left and went into the hills alone.
16. That evening Jesus’ followers went down to Lake Galilee.
17. It was dark now and Jesus had not yet come to them. The followers got into a boat and started across the lake to Capernaum.
18. By now a strong wind was blowing, and the waves on the lake were getting bigger.
19. They rowed the boat about three or four miles. Then they saw Jesus walking on the water, coming toward the boat. The followers were afraid.
20. But Jesus said to them, “Don’t be afraid. It is I.”
21. Then they were glad to take him into the boat. At once the boat came to land at the place where they wanted to go.
22. The next day came. Some people had stayed on the other side of the lake. They knew that Jesus had not gone in the boat with his followers but that they had left without him. And they knew that only one boat had been there.
23. But then some boats came from Tiberias. They landed near the place where the people had eaten the bread after the Lord had given thanks.
24. The people saw that Jesus and his followers were not there now. So they got into boats and went to Capernaum. They wanted to find Jesus.
25. The people found Jesus on the other side of the lake. They asked him, “Teacher, when did you come here?”
26. Jesus answered, “Are you looking for me because you saw me do miracles? No! I tell you the truth. You are looking for me because you ate the bread and were satisfied.
27. Earthly food spoils and ruins. So don’t work to get that kind of food. But work to get the food that stays good always and gives you eternal life. The Son of Man will give you that food. God the Father has shown that he is with the Son of Man.”