Now when evening came the boat was [far out] in the middle of the sea, and he was on the land alone;
after he had dismissed the crowds he went up the hill by himself to pray. When evening came he was there alone,
and after saying goodbye to them he went up the hill to pray.
but when he saw them buffeted as they rowed (for the wind was against them) he went to them about the fourth watch of the night walking on the sea. He meant to pass them,