48 He saw them straining  * 6:48 Rv 20:10 at the oars,  * 6:48 Or them being battered as they rowed because the wind was against them. Very early in the morning  * 6:48 Lit Around the fourth watch of the night = 3 to 6 a.m. he came toward them walking on the sea and wanted to pass by them. 49 When they saw him walking on the sea, they thought it was a ghost  * 6:49 Mt 14:26 and cried out, 50 because they all saw him and were terrified.  * 6:50 Jn 5:7 Immediately he spoke with them and said, "Have courage!* 6:50 Jn 16:33It is I.* 6:50 Ex 3:14; Ps 45:8; Jn 8:24Don’t be afraid."* 6:50 Jn 6:2051 Then he got into the boat with them, and the wind ceased. They were completely astounded,