49. But when they saw him walking on the sea, they thought it was a ghost and cried out.
50. They had all seen him and were terrified. But at once he spoke with them, “Take courage, it is I, do not be afraid!”
51. He got into the boat with them and the wind died down. They were [completely] astounded.
52. They had not understood the incident of the loaves. On the contrary, their hearts were hardened.
53. After making the crossing, they came to land at Gennesaret and tied up there.
54. As they were leaving the boat, people immediately recognized him.
55. They scurried about the surrounding country and began to bring in the sick on mats to wherever they heard he was.