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16 When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea,
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When evening came, his disciples went down to the lake,
17 got into a boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum. It was now dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them.
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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.
18 The sea became rough because a strong wind was blowing.
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A strong wind was blowing and the waters grew rough.
19 When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and coming near the boat, and they were frightened.
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When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the water; and they were frightened.
20 But he said to them, "It is I; do not be afraid."
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But he said to them, “It is I; don’t be afraid.”
21 Then they were glad to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat was at the land to which they were going.
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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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