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Monday, February 9, 2026

In the King James Version (KJV), the miracle of Jesus walking on the water is recorded in three of the Gospels: Matthew, Mark, and John.

Each account offers a slightly different perspective—Matthew’s account is the only one that includes Peter walking out onto the water as well.

Matthew 14:22–33

25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.
26 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.
27 But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.
28 And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.
29 And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.

Mark 6:45–52

48 And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them.
49 But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been a spirit, and cried out:
50 For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he talked with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.

John 6:16–21

19 So when they had rowed about five and twenty or thirty furlongs, they see Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing nigh unto the ship: and they were afraid.
20 But he saith unto them, It is I; be not afraid.
21 Then they willingly received him into the ship: and immediately the ship was at the land whither they went.

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Moses parting the Red Sea

It’s such a powerful moment in Scripture. Given your background, I’m sure you’ve reflected on how this story represents God's provision in impossible situations.

In the King James Version, the primary account is found in Exodus 14. Here are the key verses that detail the miraculous parting of the waters:

The Command and the Miracle

Exodus 14:16

"But lift thou up thy rod, and stretch out thine hand over the sea, and divide it: and the children of Israel shall go on dry ground through the midst of the sea."

Exodus 14:21

"And Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the Lord caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all that night, and made the sea dry land, and the waters were divided."

The Crossing

Exodus 14:22

"And the children of Israel went into the midst of the sea upon the dry ground: and the waters were a wall unto them on their right hand, and on their left."

Reflection in the Psalms

The Bible often looks back at this event as a reminder of God's power. For example, Psalm 136:13-14 says:

"To him which divided the Red sea into parts: for his mercy endureth for ever: And made Israel to pass through the midst of it: for his mercy endureth for ever:"

New Testament Mention

In the New Testament, this event is highlighted as an example of faith:

Hebrews 11:29

"By faith they passed through the Red sea as by dry land: which the Egyptians assaying to do were drowned."

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