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647 B
647 B
Connecting Statement:
A storm arises while the disciples are trying to cross the lake. Seeing Jesus walking on the water terrifies them. They do not understand how Jesus can calm the storm.
fourth watch
This is the time between 3 a.m. and sunrise. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal)
a ghost
the spirit of a dead person or some other kind of spirit
Be courageous! ... Do not be afraid!
These two sentences are similar in meaning, emphasizing to his disciples that they did not need to be afraid. They can be combined into one if necessary. AT: "Do not fear me!" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism)