But he said, "I am Jesus! Don't be afraid!"
Aim your spear at everyone who hunts me down, but promise to save me.
Don't be afraid. I am with you. Don't tremble with fear. I am your God. I will make you strong, as I protect you with my arm and give you victories.
People of Israel, don't worry, though others may say, "Israel is only a worm!" I am the holy God of Israel, who saves and protects you.
Don't tremble with fear! Didn't I tell you long ago? Didn't you hear me? I alone am God-- no one else is a mighty rock.
The man said, "Don't be alarmed! You are looking for Jesus from Nazareth, who was nailed to a cross. God has raised him to life, and he isn't here. You can see the place where they put his body.
All of them saw him and were terrified. But at that same time he said, "Don't worry! I am Jesus. Don't be afraid."
When the disciples had rowed for three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the water. He kept coming closer to the boat, and they were terrified.
The disciples wanted to take him into the boat, but suddenly the boat reached the shore where they were headed.
