NEW TESTAMENT · VERSE 28

Matthew 14:28

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

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Matthew 14:25–31

25

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.”

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

29

He said, “Come!”

Peter stepped down from the boat and walked on the waters to come to Jesus.

30

But when he saw that the wind was strong, he was afraid, and beginning to sink, he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!”

31

Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand, took hold of him, and said to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?”

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