48 He saw that they were straining at the oars, because the wind was against them. Shortly before dawn he came to them, walking on the sea. He intended to go up right beside them,

49 but when they saw him walking on the sea, they thought it was a ghost and began to scream.

50 All of them saw him and were terrified. Immediately he said to them,"Have courage! It is I. Stop being afraid!"

51 Then he got into the boat with them, and the wind stopped blowing. The disciples were utterly astounded,