nsb - Matthew:14:22-36

nsb@Matthew:14:22 @ Jesus sent the disciples in a boat to the other side of the sea. He stayed there until he sent the crowd away.

nsb@Matthew:14:23 @ After sending the crowd away, he went to the mountain to pray by himself. He was there alone that night.

nsb@Matthew:14:24 @ But the boat was now in the middle of the sea. The wind and the waves caused great trouble.

nsb@Matthew:14:25 @ Just before morning, Jesus walked to them on the water.

nsb@Matthew:14:26 @ When they saw him walking on the water they were troubled. »It is a spirit!« they screamed! They cried out with fear.

nsb@Matthew:14:27 @ At once Jesus said: »It is I; do not be afraid.«

nsb@Matthew:14:28 @ Peter said to him: »Lord, if it is you, give me the order to come to you on the water.«

nsb@Matthew:14:29 @ He said: »Come.« Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus.

nsb@Matthew:14:30 @ When he noticed how strong the wind was, he became afraid. He began to sink, and cried: »Help me Lord!«

nsb@Matthew:14:31 @ Suddenly, Jesus put out his hand and took hold of him, and said: »You of little faith, why were you in doubt?«

nsb@Matthew:14:32 @ The wind went down when they got into the boat.

nsb@Matthew:14:33 @ Those on the boat loved him intensely, saying: »Truly, you are the Son of God!«

nsb@Matthew:14:34 @ They came to land at Gennesaret.

nsb@Matthew:14:35 @ When the men of that place heard the news about Jesus they told everyone in the country. The sick were taken to him.

nsb@Matthew:14:36 @ They wanted to touch his robe to be made well.