“When the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, “It’s a ghost!” and they cried out for fear.”
Matthew 14:26 (WEB)
Context Reading
24But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, distressed by the waves, for the wind was contrary. 25In the fourth watch of the night,Jesus came to them, walking on the sea. 26When the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, “It’s a ghost!” and they cried out for fear. 27But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying,“Cheer up! It is I!Don’t be afraid.” 28Peter answered him and said, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the waters.”