(Matt. xiv, 23-33; Mark vi, 47-51; John vi, 16-21.) And when evening was come, He was there alone. But the boat was tossed by the waves in the midst of the sea, for the wind was contrary. And in the fourth watch of the night, seeing them labouring, He came to them walking upon the sea; and He would have passed by them. And seeing Him walking upon the sea, they were troubled, saying: It is an apparition; and for fear they cried out. And straightway Jesus spoke to them, saying: Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. And Peter answering said: Lord, if it be Thou, bid me come to Thee upon the waters. And He said: Come. And Peter, going down out of the boat, walked upon the water to come to Jesus. But seeing the wind strong, he was afraid.
And beginning to sink, he cried out, saying: Lord, save me. And immediately Jesus, stretching forth His hand, took hold of him, and said to him: O thou of little faith, why didst thou doubt? And when they had come up into the boat, the wind ceased; and straightway the ship was at the land to which they were going. And they that were in the boat came and adored Him, saying: Truly Thou art the Son of God.