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Matthew 14:27

What does Matthew 14:27 mean?

A plain-English look at Matthew 14:27 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Matthew 14:27 means

Immediately, Jesus spoke to them, reassuring them with the words, "Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid." His authoritative voice and direct self-identification calmed their fears and dispelled their mistaken belief that He was a ghost. This shows His compassionate care for His disciples, addressing their terror with soothing words and revealing His divine presence, emphasizing that His presence brings peace and dispels fear.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

But straight away Jesus said to them, Take heart; it is I, have no fear.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and immediately Jesus spake to them, saying, `Be of good courage, I am <FI>he<Fi> , be not afraid.'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying: Be of good heart: it is I, fear ye not.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

But Jesus immediately spoke to them, saying, Take courage; it is I: be not afraid.

Context

This verse provides Jesus' swift and comforting response to the disciples' terrified cries. His reassurance directly addresses their fear and misunderstanding, preparing them for a deeper revelation of His identity. These words are crucial for understanding the disciples' shift from panic to recognition and directly precede Peter's bold, yet ultimately wavering, request to walk on water himself.

v.26And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a ghost; and they cried out for fear.

v.27This passage

v.28And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee upon the waters.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • John 14:1

    Let not your heart be troubled: believe in God, believe also in me.

  • Luke 2:10

    And the angel said unto them, Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all the people:

  • Revelation 1:17

    And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as one dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying, Fear not; I am the first and the last,

  • Luke 1:30

    And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favor with God.

  • Luke 1:13

    But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: because thy supplication is heard, and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.

  • Matthew 9:2

    And behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, be of good cheer; thy sins are forgiven.

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