20. After everyone had eaten all they wanted, Jesus' disciples picked up twelve large baskets of leftovers.
21. There were about five thousand men who ate, not counting the women and children.
22. Straight away, Jesus made his disciples get into a boat and start back across the lake. But he stayed until he had sent the crowds away.
23. Then he went up on a mountain where he could be alone and pray. Later that evening, he was still there.
24. By this time the boat was a long way from the shore. It was going against the wind and was being tossed around by the waves.
25. A little while before morning, Jesus came walking on the water towards his disciples.
26. When they saw him, they thought he was a ghost. They were terrified and started screaming.
27. At once, Jesus said to them, “Don't worry! I am Jesus. Don't be afraid.”