King James Version (KJV)

Matthew 14:28

“And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.”

Verse in context — Matthew 14

And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.

But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, ‹Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.›

And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.

And he said, ‹Come.› And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.

But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.

Jesus as the promised Messiah, fulfilling Old Testament prophecy.