23. After he had sent them away, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone.
24. The boat was already a long way from land. It was being pounded by the waves because the wind was blowing against it.
25. Early in the morning, Jesus went out to the disciples. He walked on the lake.
26. They saw him walking on the lake and were terrified. "It's a ghost!" they said. And they cried out in fear.
27. Right away Jesus called out to them, "Be brave! It is I. Don't be afraid."