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15 Jesus, knowing that they intended to come and make him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by himself.
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15 Jesus, knowing that they intended to come and make him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by himself.
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16 When evening came, his disciples went down to the lake,
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16 When evening came, his disciples went down to the lake,
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17 where they got into a boat and set off across the lake for Capernaum. By now it was dark, and Jesus had not yet joined them.
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17 where they got into a boat and set off across the lake for Capernaum. By now it was dark, and Jesus had not yet joined them.
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18 A strong wind was blowing and the waters grew rough.
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18 A strong wind was blowing and the waters grew rough.
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19 When they had rowed three or three and a half miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the water; and they were terrified.
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19 When they had rowed three or three and a half miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the water; and they were terrified.
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20 But he said to them, "It is I; don't be afraid."
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20 But he said to them, "It is I; don't be afraid."
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21 Then they were willing to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat reached the shore where they were heading.
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21 Then they were willing to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat reached the shore where they were heading.
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Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
