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The Complete Sayings of Jesus

XXXV. Jesus Would Not Be Made King—walks on the Sea—doubting Peter's Adventure—jesus Exalts Faith
Christian Scripture trans. Arthur Hinds (compiler; King James Version basis) • c. 1st century CE texts; compiled 1927 CE
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WHEN Jesus perceived that they would take him by force, to make him a king, he constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitude away.
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If He went up into a mountain apart, to pray: when the evening was come, he was there alone.
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His disciples went over the sea toward Capernaum. The sea arose by reason of a great wind that blew. It was now dark, and the ship in the midst of the sea, tossed with the waves, and Jesus on the land, alone.
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He saw them toiling in rowing; and about the fourth watch of the night, they see Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing nigh unto the ship. They cried out for fear, saying, It is a spirit.
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But straightway Jesus spake,
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Be of good cheer; it is I: be not afraid.
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Peter answered, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. Jesus said,
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Come.
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And Peter walked on the water, to go to Jesus. But he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, Lord, save me.
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Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said,
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O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?
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When they were come into the ship, the wind ceased. They came into the land of Gennesaret.