NEW TESTAMENT · VERSE 25

Matthew 14:25

World English Bible Updated

In the fourth watch of the night, Jesus came to them, walking on the sea.

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Matthew 14:25 in context

Matthew 14:22–28

22

Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go ahead of him to the other side, while he sent the multitudes away.

23

After he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into the mountain by himself to pray. When evening had come, he was there alone.

24

But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, distressed by the waves, for the wind was contrary.

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In the fourth watch of the night, Jesus came to them, walking on the sea.

26

When the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, “It’s a ghost!” and they cried out for fear.

27

But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Cheer up! It is I! Don’t be afraid.”

28

Peter answered him and said, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the waters.”

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Notes from World English Bible Updated

  1. The night was equally divided into four watches, so the fourth watch is approximately 3:00 a.m. to sunrise.
  2. See Job 9:8

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