Matthew 14:27

But straightway Jesus spoke to them, saying: Be of good cheer; it is I, be not afraid.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

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

In Context

26And the disciples, seeing him walking on the sea, were troubled, saying: It is a spectre. And they cried out for fear.

28And Peter answering him said: Lord, if it is thou, bid me come to thee on the water.

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Cross References

Matthew 17:7And Jesus coming to them touched them, and said: Arise, and be not afraid.

Luke 1:13But the angel said to him: Fear not, Zachariah; for thy prayer was heard, and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.

Luke 2:10And the angel said to them: Fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all the people.

John 6:20But he says to them: It is I, be not afraid.

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 →

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