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Galilean Ministry·Recorded in 3 of 4 Gospels

Walking on Water

MatthewMarkJohn

Jesus walks on the Sea of Galilee toward the disciples' boat in a storm. In Matthew, Peter also walks on the water briefly before sinking.

Sea of GalileeJesusSimon Petermiraclenature-miracle

Parallel Accounts

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

LegendShared across accountsHighlightedUnique to that Gospel
Matthew
14:22-33

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Mark
6:45-52

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LukeNot recorded in this Gospel
John
6:16-21

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Scripture from the Berean Standard Bible (BSB), public domain.

Only Matthew includes Peter's attempt to walk on water. Mark notes the disciples' hardened hearts. John's account is briefer and the boat immediately reaches shore.

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Matthew

Unique episode of Peter walking on water and the disciples worshiping.

Mark

Notes the disciples were completely amazed because their hearts were hardened.

John

Brief account; the boat immediately reaches shore when Jesus enters.

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Phase in Jesus's Life
Galilean Ministry

The bulk of Jesus's public work centered in Galilee: calling of the Twelve, the Sermon on the Mount, parables, miracles, and growing opposition.

All pericopes
Gospel Coverage
Matthew
14:22-33
Luke
not recorded