Weymouth New Testament in Modern Speech, Matthew by R F Weymouth
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014:020 So all ate, and were fully satisfied. The broken portions
that remained over they gathered up, filling twelve baskets. 014:021 Those who had eaten were about 5,000 adult men, without reckoning women and children. 014:022 Immediately afterwards He made the disciples go on board the boat and cross to the opposite shore, leaving Him to dismiss the people. 014:023 When He had done this, He climbed the hill to pray in solitude. Night came on, and he was there alone. 014:024 Meanwhile the boat was far out on the Lake, buffeted and tossed by the waves, the wind being adverse. 014:025 But towards daybreak He went to them, walking over the waves. 014:026 When the disciples saw Him walking on the waves, they were greatly alarmed. "It is a spirit," they exclaimed, and they cried out with terror. 014:027 But instantly Jesus spoke to them, and said, "There is no danger; it is I; do not be afraid." 014:028 "Master," answered Peter, "if it is you, bid me come to you upon the water." 014:029 "Come," said Jesus. Then Peter climbed down from the boat and walked upon the water to go to Him. 014:030 But when he felt the wind he grew frightened, and beginning to sink he cried out, "Master, save me." 014:031 Instantly Jesus stretched out His hand and caught hold of him, saying to him, "O little faith, why did you doubt?" 014:032 So they climbed into the boat, and the wind lulled; 014:033 and the men on board fell down before him and said, "You are indeed God's Son." 014:034 When they had quite crossed over, they put ashore at Gennesaret; 014:035 and the men of the place, recognizing Him, sent word into all |
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