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More than five thousand were at the supper.
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As soon as the meal was finished, Jesus insisted that the disciples get in the boat and go on ahead across to Bethsaida while he dismissed the congregation.
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After sending them off, he climbed a mountain to pray.
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Late at night, the boat was far out at sea; Jesus was still by himself on land.
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He could see his men struggling with the oars, the wind having come up against them. At about four o'clock in the morning, Jesus came toward them, walking on the sea. He intended to go right by them.
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But when they saw him walking on the sea, they thought it was a ghost and screamed, scared out of their wits.
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Jesus was quick to comfort them: "Courage! It's me. Don't be afraid."
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As soon as he climbed into the boat, the wind died down. They were stunned, shaking their heads, wondering what was going on.
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They didn't understand what he had done at the supper. None of this had yet penetrated their hearts.
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They beached the boat at Gennesaret and tied up at the landing.
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As soon as they got out of the boat, word got around fast.