Matthew 14:27

and they cried out for fear: but Jesus immediately spake to them, saying, Take courage, it is I, be not afraid.

1770 John Worsley NT

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 affrighted and said, It is an apparition;

28Then Peter answered Him and said, Lord, if it be thou, command me to come unto thee upon the waters.

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Cross References

Matthew 17:7But Jesus came and touched them and said, Rise up and be not afraid.

Luke 1:13but the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias; for thy prayer is 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, Be not affrighted; for behold I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all people,

John 6:20But He saith unto 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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