When the disciples first saw Jesus walking on the water, what did they believe they were seeing?
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Correct answer: A ghost or a spirit
The disciples were terrified and cried out in fear, saying 'It is a ghost!' (Matthew 14:26). Their fear was rooted in the supernatural and unexpected nature of the sight during a storm.
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