Superstition: The Disciples, Supposing They Saw a Ghost when Jesus Came Walking Upon the Lake

When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost!” they said, and cried out in fear.

…but when they saw Him walking on the sea, they cried out, thinking He was a ghost—

…for they all saw Him and were terrified. But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”