but when they saw him walking on the water, they cried out in terror, thinking he was a ghost.
He alone has spread out the heavens and marches on the waves of the sea.
He saw that they were in serious trouble, rowing hard and struggling against the wind and waves. About three o’clock in the morning Jesus came toward them, walking on the water. He intended to go past them,
They were all terrified when they saw him. But Jesus spoke to them at once. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage! I am here!”
But the whole group was startled and frightened, thinking they were seeing a ghost!