47 Now when evening came, the boat was in the middle of the sea; and He was alone on the land.

48 Then He saw them straining at rowing, for the wind was against them. Now about the fourth watch of the night He came to them, walking on the sea, and ^awould have passed them by.  ‡

50 for they all saw Him and were troubled. But immediately He talked with them and said to them, ^a“Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be ^bafraid.”  ‡

51 Then He went up into the boat to them, and the wind ^aceased. And they were greatly ^bamazed in themselves beyond measure, and marveled.  ‡