They saw Him walking on the water, and thinking that it was a spirit they cried out;
But when He saw them distressed with rowing (for the wind was against them), towards morning He came towards them walking on the Lake, as if intending to pass them.
for they all saw Him and were terrified. He, however, immediately spoke to them. »There is no danger,« He said; »it is I; be not alarmed.«
Startled, and in the utmost alarm, they thought they were looking at a spirit;