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28. After he had sent the people away, he climbed up a small mountain alone in order to rest and regain his depleted strength. And so he was there alone in the evening.
29. The disciples ' boat was at that time in the middle of the sea and being imperilled by the waves, for the wind was against them and the storm was over them.
30. However, on the fourth watch during the night, Jmmanuel approached them, walking on the water of the sea.
31. When his disciples saw him walking on the water, they were terrified and said, "He is a ghost!" And they screamed in fear.
32. But soon Jmmanuel came closer, spoke to them and said, "Be comforted, it is I, do not be afraid.
33. "Master, is it you!" Peter asked.
34. "Truly, it is I,” said Jmmanuel.
35. But Peter answered him and said, "Master, if it is you, then let me come to you on the water.”
36. And Jmmanuel said, "Come here to me and don't be afraid.
37. "Understand and know that the water is carrying you, and it will carry you.
38. "Do not doubt your knowledge and ability, and the water will be a firm foundation."
39. And Peter stepped out of the boat, walked on the water and approached Jmmanuel.
40. But when strong thunder ripped through the howling storm, he was startled and began to sink, screaming, "Jmmanuel, help me!"
41. Jmmanuel quickly went to him, stretched out his hand and grabbed him, saying, "Oh you of little knowledge, why are you frightened and why do you become doubtful in your fright?
42. "The power of your knowledge gives you the ability, as you have just witnessed.
43. "You trusted in my words before the thunder came, but then you were frightened and began to doubt, and so the power of knowledge left you and your ability disappeared.
44. "Never doubt the power of your spirit, which is a part of Creation itself and therefore knows no limits of power.
45. "Behold, there was a little bird that circled at great heights and sang, rejoicing about life, when a strong gust of wind came and made it waver. It then suddenly doubted its power to fly, plummeted down and was killed.
46. "Therefore, never doubt the power of your spirit and never doubt your knowledge and ability when logic proves to you the law of Creation in truth and correctness."
47. They stepped into the boat, and Jmmanuel commanded the storm to stop. It abated and the winds ceased.
48. Those who were in the boat marvelled and said, "You are indeed a master of the spirit and someone who knows the laws of Creation.
49. "No one like you has ever been born among us, nor has any prophet known to us had such power."