Matthew 14:31
And straight away Jesus put out his hand and took a grip of him, and said to him, O man of little faith, why were you in doubt?
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In Context
30But when he saw the wind he was in fear and, starting to go down, he gave a cry, saying, Help, Lord.
32And when they had got into the boat, the wind went down.
Cross References
Genesis 22:14And Abraham gave that place the name Yahweh-yireh: as it is said to this day, In the mountain the Lord is seen.
Psalms 138:7Even when trouble is round me, you will give me life; your hand will be stretched out against the wrath of my haters, and your right hand will be my salvation.
Matthew 6:30But if God gives such clothing to the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is put into the oven, will he not much more give you clothing, O you of little faith?
Matthew 16:8And Jesus, seeing it, said, O you of little faith, why are you reasoning among yourselves, because you have no bread?
Mark 1:31And he came and took her by the hand, lifting her up; and she became well, and took care of their needs.
Mark 5:41And taking her by the hand, he said to her, Talitha cumi, which is, My child, I say to you, Get up.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 14:23-34
Jesus Walks to His Disciples on the Sea. 22 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. 23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone. 24 But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. 25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. 26 And when the… Read the whole commentary →