Matthew 14:27

But immediately he spoke to them, saying "Cheer up! It is I! Do not be afraid."

New Heart English Bible

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 when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, "It's a ghost!" and they screamed with fear.

28Peter answered him and said, "Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the waters."

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Cross References

Isaiah 41:10Do not be afraid, for I am with you.Do not be dismayed, for I am your God.I will strengthen you.Yes, I will help you.Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

Isaiah 51:12"I, even I, am he who comforts you: who are you, that you are afraid of man who shall die, and of the son of man who shall be made as grass;

Matthew 17:7Jesus came and touched them and said, "Get up, and do not be afraid."

Luke 1:13But the angel said to him, "Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your request has been heard, and your wife, Elisabeth, will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.

Luke 2:10The angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people.

John 6:20But he said to them, "It is I. Do not be 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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