Bible in Basic English
"But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, and was troubled by the waves: for the wind was against them."
— Matthew 14:24, Bible in Basic English
“But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, distressed by the waves, for the wind was contrary.”
And those who had food were about five thousand men, in addition to women and children.
And straight away he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, till he had sent the people away.
And after he had sent the people away, he went up into the mountain by himself for prayer: and when evening was come, he was there by himself.
But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, and was troubled by the waves: for the wind was against them.
And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea.
And when they saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they gave cries of fear.
But straight away Jesus said to them, Take heart; it is I, have no fear.