Bible verse
but the boat was already far from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.
Matthew 14:24 · BSB
The verses around it, from Matthew 14.
20 They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.
21 About five thousand men were fed, in addition to women and children.
22 Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of Him to the other side, while He dismissed the crowds.
23 After He had sent them away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. When evening came, He was there alone,
24 but the boat was already far from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.
25 During the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went out to them, walking on the sea.
26 When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost!” they said, and cried out in fear.
27 But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”
28 “Lord, if it is You,” Peter replied, “command me to come to You on the water.”
KJV
But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.
ASV
But the boat was now in the midst of the sea, distressed by the waves; for the wind was contrary.
ERV
But the boat was now in the midst of the sea, distressed by the waves; for the wind was contrary.
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