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Matthew 14:33

What does Matthew 14:33 mean?

A plain-English look at Matthew 14:33 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Matthew 14:33 means

Those in the boat—the disciples—responded by worshipping Jesus, declaring, "Of a truth thou art the Son of God." This powerful confession marks a significant moment of revelation and understanding for them, as they recognized His divine nature not just through His teaching, but through His miraculous power over nature and His rescue of Peter. This is a pivotal proclamation of faith, identifying Jesus as the Messiah.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And those who were in the boat gave him worship, saying, Truly you are the Son of God.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and those in the boat having come, did bow to him, saying, `Truly--God's Son art thou.'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And they that were in the boat came and adored him, saying: Indeed thou art the Son of God.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

But those in the ship came and did homage to him, saying, Truly thou artGod's Son.

Context

This verse describes the disciples' profound reaction immediately after the wind ceased and they were safe in the boat. Their worship and declaration of Jesus as the Son of God is the climax of this miraculous encounter on the sea. This confession leads into the next section where Jesus continues His ministry of healing, demonstrating the impact of this revelation on His followers and the world around them.

v.32And when they were gone up into the boat, the wind ceased.

v.33This passage

v.34And when they had crossed over, they came to the land, unto Gennesaret.

Cross references

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

  • John 11:27

    She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I have believed that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, even he that cometh into the world.

  • Matthew 27:43

    He trusteth on God; let him deliver him now, if he desireth him: for he said, I am the Son of God.

  • Luke 8:28

    And when he saw Jesus, he cried out, and fell down before him, and with a loud voice said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the Most High God? I beseech thee, torment me not.

  • Luke 4:41

    And demons also came out from many, crying out, and saying, Thou art the Son of God. And rebuking them, he suffered them not to speak, because they knew that he was the Christ.

  • John 17:1

    These things spake Jesus; and lifting up his eyes to heaven, he said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that the Son may glorify thee:

  • Matthew 28:17

    And when they saw him, they worshipped him; but some doubted.

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