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Matthew 14:32

What does Matthew 14:32 mean?

A plain-English look at Matthew 14:32 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Matthew 14:32 means

As soon as both Jesus and Peter re-entered the boat, the wind immediately ceased. This demonstrates Jesus' ultimate authority over the forces of nature, confirming His divine power to command the very elements. The sudden calm provides tangible proof to the disciples that the one who walked on water and rescued Peter is indeed the Lord of creation, capable of bringing peace to any storm, both literal and metaphorical.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And when they were gone up into the boat, the wind ceased.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And when they were gone up into the boat, the wind ceased.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And when they had got into the boat, the wind went down.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and they having gone to the boat the wind lulled,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And when they were come up into the boat, the wind ceased.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And when they had gone up into the ship, the wind fell.

Context

This verse immediately follows Jesus' rescue of Peter and their return to the boat. The cessation of the wind is the immediate and dramatic consequence of Jesus' presence, bringing an end to the storm and confirming His divine authority. This powerful event sets the stage for the disciples' collective response of worship and their public declaration of Jesus' true identity in the very next verse.

v.31And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and took hold of him, and saith unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?

v.32This passage

v.33And they that were in the boat worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.

Cross references

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

  • John 6:21

    They were willing therefore to receive him into the boat: and straightway the boat was at the land whither they were going.

  • Mark 4:41

    And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?

  • Mark 6:51

    And he went up unto them into the boat; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves;

  • Psalms 107:29

    He maketh the storm a calm, So that the waves thereof are still.

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