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Peter also walked on water
When Jesus walked on the sea, Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus before he began to sink. Matthew 14:28–31
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In the fourth watch of the night Jesus came walking on the sea. Peter said "Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the waters." Jesus said "Come!" Matthew 14:25–29
"Peter stepped down from the boat and walked on the waters to come to Jesus. But when he saw that the wind was strong, he was afraid, and beginning to sink." Jesus caught him. Matthew 14:29–31
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Matthew 14:28–31 WEB
28Peter answered him and said, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the waters.” 29He said, “Come!” Peter stepped down from the boat and walked on the waters to come to Jesus. 30But when he saw that the wind was strong, he was afraid, and beginning to sink, he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!” 31Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand, took hold of him, and said to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?”
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Peter walked on the water to Jesus! When he got scared and began to sink, Jesus caught him.