25 Jesus came toward them walking on the sea 14:25 Mt 24:23; Mk 13:35 very early in the morning. 14:25 Lit fourth watch of the night = 3 to 6 a.m.26 When the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified. "It’s a ghost! " they said, and they cried out in fear.
27 Immediately Jesus spoke to them. "Have courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid." 14:27 Dt 31:6; Is 41:13; 43:1–2; Mt 17:7; Lk 2:10; Rv 1:17