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But when He saw them distressed with rowing (for the wind was against them), towards morning He came towards them walking on the Lake, as if intending to pass them.
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They saw Him walking on the water, and thinking that it was a spirit they cried out;
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for they all saw Him and were terrified. He, however, immediately spoke to them. "There is no danger," He said; "it is I; be not alarmed."
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Then He went up to them on board the boat, and the wind lulled; and they were beside themselves with silent amazement.
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For they had not learned the lesson taught by the loaves, but their minds were dull.
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Having crossed over they drew to land in Gennesaret and came to anchor.
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But no sooner had they gone ashore than the people immediately recognized Him.
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Then they scoured the whole district, and began to bring Him the sick on their mats wherever they heard He was.
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And enter wherever He might--village or town or hamlet--they laid their sick in the open places, and entreated Him to let them touch were it but the tassel of His robe; and all, whoever touched Him, were restored to health.