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answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/14.htm">New King James Version</a> And Peter answered Him and said, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.” <a href="/nasb_/matthew/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Peter responded and said to Him, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.” <a href="/nasb/matthew/14.htm">NASB 1995</a> Peter said to Him, &#8220Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/matthew/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And Peter answered Him and said, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.” <a href="/lsb/matthew/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And Peter answered and said to Him, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.” <a href="/amp/matthew/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Peter replied to Him, “Lord, if it is [really] You, command me to come to You on the water.” <a href="/csb/matthew/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter answered him, “command me to come to you on the water.” <a href="/hcsb/matthew/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Lord, if it&#8217s You,&#8221 Peter answered Him, &#8220command me to come to You on the water.&#8221 <a href="/asv/matthew/14.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee upon the waters. <a href="/cev/matthew/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Peter replied, "Lord, if it really is you, tell me to come to you on the water." <a href="/erv/matthew/14.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee upon the waters. <a href="/gwt/matthew/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Peter answered, "Lord, if it is you, order me to come to you on the water." <a href="/gnt/matthew/14.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then Peter spoke up. "Lord, if it is really you, order me to come out on the water to you." <a href="/isv/matthew/14.htm">International Standard Version</a> Peter answered him, "Lord, if it's you, order me to come to you on the water." <a href="/msb/matthew/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?Lord, if it is You,? Peter replied, ?command me to come to you on the water.? <a href="/net/matthew/14.htm">NET Bible</a> Peter said to him, "Lord, if it is you, order me to come to you on the water." <a href="/nheb/matthew/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Peter answered him and said, "Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the waters." <a href="/wbt/matthew/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it is thou, bid me come to thee on the water. <a href="/wey/matthew/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Master," answered Peter, "if it is you, bid me come to you upon the water." <a href="/web/matthew/14.htm">World English Bible</a> Peter answered him and said, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the waters.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Peter answering Him said, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the waters”; <a href="/blb/matthew/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Peter answering said to Him, "Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You upon the waters." <a href="/ylt/matthew/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Peter answering him said, 'Sir, if it is thou, bid me come to thee upon the waters;' <a href="/slt/matthew/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Peter having answered him, said, Lord, if thou art, encourage me to come upon the waters.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Peter making answer, said: Lord, if it be thou, bid me come to thee upon the waters. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then Peter responded by saying, “Lord, if it is you, order me come to you over the waters.” <a href="/nabre/matthew/14.htm">New American Bible</a> Peter said to him in reply, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Peter answered and said to him, My Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/14.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And Kaypha answered and he said to him, “My Lord, if you are He, command me to come unto you on the water.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/14.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And Peter answered him, and said: Lord, if it be thou, bid me come to thee on the water. <a href="/godbey/matthew/14.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And Peter responding said, Lord, if thou art there, command me to come to thee on the waters. <a href="/haweis/matthew/14.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then Peter answering, said, Lord, if it be thou, command me to come unto thee upon the waters. <a href="/mace/matthew/14.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Peter answered, Lord, said he, if it be you, bid me come upon the water to you. <a href="/wey/matthew/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Master," answered Peter, "if it is you, bid me come to you upon the water." <a href="/worrell/matthew/14.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And Peter, answering Him, said, "Lord, if it be Thou, bid me come to Thee on the water." <a href="/worsley/matthew/14.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Then Peter answered Him and said, Lord, if it be thou, command me to come unto thee upon the waters. <a href="/parallel/matthew/14-28.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=4170" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/14.htm">Jesus Walks on Water</a> …27But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.” 28<a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrie (N-VMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">“Lord,</a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">if</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ei (V-PIA-2S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">it is</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sy (PPro-N2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">You,”</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/4074.htm" title="4074: Petros (N-NMS) -- Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle.">Peter</a> <a href="/greek/611.htm" title="611: Apokritheis (V-APP-NMS) -- From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak.">replied,</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/2753.htm" title="2753: keleuson (V-AMA-2S) -- To command, order, direct, bid. From a primary kello; hail; to incite by word, i.e. Order.">“command</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: me (PPro-A1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">me</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: elthein (V-ANA) -- To come, go. ">to come</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">to</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: se (PPro-A2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">You</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">on</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5204.htm" title="5204: hydata (N-ANP) -- Water. And genitive case, hudatos, etc. From the base of huetos; water literally or figuratively.">water.”</a> 29“Come,” said Jesus. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water, and came toward Jesus.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/8-26.htm">Matthew 8:26-27</a> “You of little faith,” Jesus replied, “why are you so afraid?” Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it was perfectly calm. / The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the sea obey Him!” <a href="/john/21-7.htm">John 21:7</a> Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” As soon as Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment (for he had removed it) and jumped into the sea. <a href="/mark/6-50.htm">Mark 6:50-51</a> for they all saw Him and were terrified. But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.” / Then He climbed into the boat with them, and the wind died down. And the disciples were utterly astounded, <a href="/luke/5-5.htm">Luke 5:5</a> “Master,” Simon replied, “we have worked hard all night without catching anything. But because You say so, I will let down the nets.” <a href="/john/6-19.htm">John 6:19-20</a> When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the sea—and they were terrified. / But Jesus spoke up: “It is I; do not be afraid.” <a href="/hebrews/11-1.htm">Hebrews 11:1</a> Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see. <a href="/james/1-6.htm">James 1:6</a> But he must ask in faith, without doubting, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. <a href="/john/14-12.htm">John 14:12</a> Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever believes in Me will also do the works that I am doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. <a href="/2_corinthians/5-7.htm">2 Corinthians 5:7</a> For we walk by faith, not by sight. <a href="/romans/10-17.htm">Romans 10:17</a> Consequently, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. <a href="/exodus/14-21.htm">Exodus 14:21-22</a> Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove back the sea with a strong east wind that turned it into dry land. So the waters were divided, / and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left. <a href="/joshua/3-15.htm">Joshua 3:15-17</a> Now the Jordan overflows its banks throughout the harvest season. But as soon as the priests carrying the ark reached the Jordan and their feet touched the water’s edge, / the flowing water stood still. It backed up as far upstream as Adam, a city in the area of Zarethan, while the water flowing toward the Sea of the Arabah (the Salt Sea) was completely cut off. So the people crossed over opposite Jericho. / The priests carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood firm on dry ground in the middle of the Jordan, while all Israel crossed over the dry ground, until the entire nation had crossed the Jordan. <a href="/1_kings/18-36.htm">1 Kings 18:36-38</a> At the time of the evening sacrifice, Elijah the prophet approached the altar and said, “O LORD, God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, let it be known this day that You are God in Israel and that I am Your servant and have done all these things at Your command. / Answer me, O LORD! Answer me, so that this people will know that You, the LORD, are God, and that You have turned their hearts back again.” / Then the fire of the LORD fell and consumed the sacrifice, the wood, the stones, and the dust, and it licked up the water in the trench. <a href="/2_kings/2-8.htm">2 Kings 2:8</a> And Elijah took his cloak, rolled it up, and struck the waters, which parted to the right and to the left, so that the two of them crossed over on dry ground. <a href="/isaiah/43-2.htm">Isaiah 43:2</a> When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be you, bid me come to you on the water.bid.<a href="/matthew/19-27.htm">Matthew 19:27</a> Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?<a href="/matthew/26-33.htm">Matthew 26:33-35</a> Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended… <a href="/mark/14-31.htm">Mark 14:31</a> But he spake the more vehemently, If I should die with thee, I will not deny thee in any wise. Likewise also said they all.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/zephaniah/1-7.htm">Bid</a> <a href="/matthew/10-5.htm">Command</a> <a href="/matthew/13-27.htm">Master</a> <a href="/matthew/14-9.htm">Order</a> <a href="/matthew/10-2.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/matthew/13-51.htm">Sir</a> <a href="/matthew/12-43.htm">Water</a> <a href="/matthew/8-32.htm">Waters</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/22-9.htm">Bid</a> <a href="/matthew/15-3.htm">Command</a> <a href="/matthew/14-30.htm">Master</a> <a href="/matthew/15-35.htm">Order</a> <a href="/matthew/14-29.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/matthew/14-30.htm">Sir</a> <a href="/matthew/14-29.htm">Water</a> <a href="/matthew/14-29.htm">Waters</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 14</div>1. <a href="/matthew/14-1.htm">Herod's opinion of Jesus.</a> 3. <a href="/matthew/14-3.htm">Wherefore John Baptist was beheaded.</a> 13. <a href="/matthew/14-13.htm">Jesus departs into a solitary place,</a> 15. <a href="/matthew/14-15.htm">where he feeds five thousand men with five loves and two fishes.</a> 22. <a href="/matthew/14-22.htm">He walks on the sea to his disciples;</a> 34. <a href="/matthew/14-34.htm">and landing at Gennesaret, </a> 35. <a href="/matthew/14-35.htm">heals the sick who touch of the hem of his garment.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/14.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/14.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>“Lord, if it is You,” Peter addresses Jesus as "Lord," indicating his recognition of Jesus' authority and divinity. This title is significant in the New Testament, often used to acknowledge Jesus' divine nature. The phrase "if it is You" reflects Peter's uncertainty and need for confirmation, a common human response to miraculous events. This moment occurs shortly after Jesus has fed the 5,000, demonstrating His power over nature and provision, which sets the stage for Peter's request.Peter replied, Peter, often seen as the spokesperson for the disciples, is known for his impulsive nature. His response is immediate, showing his eagerness and boldness. This interaction takes place during a storm on the Sea of Galilee, a body of water known for sudden and violent storms due to its geographical location. Peter's reply is a mix of faith and doubt, a theme that runs throughout his life and ministry.“command me to come to You on the water.” Peter's request to walk on water is a bold act of faith, asking Jesus to enable him to do the impossible. This reflects the biblical theme of faith in action, where belief in Jesus' power leads to miraculous outcomes. The act of walking on water is symbolic of overcoming chaos and fear, as water often represents chaos in biblical literature. This request also foreshadows Peter's future role in the early church, where he will be called to step out in faith repeatedly. The water here is the Sea of Galilee, a significant location in Jesus' ministry, symbolizing both physical and spiritual challenges.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure of the New Testament, who is walking on water in this passage, demonstrating His divine authority over nature. 2. <a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a> One of Jesus' twelve apostles, known for his impulsive nature and strong faith. In this passage, he seeks to join Jesus on the water, showing both faith and doubt. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> The group of Jesus' followers who are in the boat witnessing this miraculous event, representing the community of believers. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_sea_of_galilee.htm">The Sea of Galilee</a> The body of water where this event takes place, often a setting for Jesus' teachings and miracles. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_storm.htm">The Storm</a> Represents the challenges and trials faced by believers, both literal and metaphorical, that test faith and reliance on Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a> Peter's request to walk on water is a bold act of faith. Believers are encouraged to step out in faith, trusting in Jesus' power and presence. <a href="/topical/f/focus_on_christ.htm">Focus on Christ</a> Peter's ability to walk on water depended on his focus on Jesus. In life's storms, maintaining focus on Christ is crucial for spiritual stability. <a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_doubt.htm">The Reality of Doubt</a> Peter's doubt when he saw the wind reminds us that even strong believers can falter. Acknowledging doubt and seeking Jesus' help is vital. <a href="/topical/j/jesus'_readiness_to_save.htm">Jesus' Readiness to Save</a> When Peter begins to sink, Jesus immediately reaches out to save him. This illustrates Jesus' readiness to rescue us when we call out to Him. <a href="/topical/c/community_witness.htm">Community Witness</a> The disciples in the boat witness this miracle, highlighting the importance of community in witnessing and supporting each other's faith journeys.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 14</a> <a href="/q/who_were_the_12_tribes_of_israel.htm">Why did Peter walk on water?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_doubt.htm">What is the Bible's perspective on doubt?</a> <a href="/q/did_peter_deny_jesus_thrice.htm">Did Peter deny knowing Jesus three times?</a> <a href="/q/is_trusting_feelings_wise.htm">Is trusting your feelings a wise decision?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(28, 29) And Peter answered him.--The incident that follows is narrated by St. Matthew only. It may have been one which the Apostle did not willingly recall, and which was therefore omitted by his disciple St. Mark and by his friend St. John, while St. Luke, writing as a compiler, came into the circle of those among whom it was seldom, if ever, mentioned. It is, however, eminently characteristic. Eager but not steadfast, daring and yet fearful, the Apostle is on that stormy night, as he was afterwards among the scoffs and questionings in the porch of the high priest's palace. "If it be Thou . . ." The voice, the form are not enough for him. It may yet, he thinks, be a spectre or a dream, and therefore he demands a sign. He, too, must walk upon the waters. And at first his faith sustains him. He is a sharer with his Master in that intensity of spiritual life which suspends the action of natural laws by one which is supernatural.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 28-31. - St. Peter's venture. Matthew only. Verse 28. - And; δέ, slightly adversative, because St. Peter's words were so contrary to what might have been expected. Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou (εἰ σὺ εῖ). No doubt is implied (<a href="/matthew/4-3.htm">Matthew 4:3</a>, note). Bid me (κέλευσόν με); jube me (Vulgate). He will only come at Christ's command. In this lies the difference - and it is a decisive difference - from the second temptation (<a href="/matthew/4-6.htm">Matthew 4:6</a>). Come unto thee on the water. Not "bid me walk on the water;" for he does not want to perform a miracle, but to come to Jesus. His request is not due to the hope of making a show, but to impulsive love. Observe, too, that he seems to have realized that the Lord would enable his followers to do as he himself did (cf. Chrysostom). On the water; the waters (Revised Version); rough though they were. Had we any ether account of this incident, it would be interesting to see if it contained these words. They read very like an explanatory addition by the narrator. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/14-28.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>“Lord, Κύριε (Kyrie) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. if εἰ (ei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. [it] is εἶ (ei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. You,” σὺ (sy) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. Peter Πέτρος (Petros) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4074.htm">Strong's 4074: </a> Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle. replied, Ἀποκριθεὶς (Apokritheis) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_611.htm">Strong's 611: </a> From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak. “command κέλευσόν (keleuson) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2753.htm">Strong's 2753: </a> To command, order, direct, bid. From a primary kello; 'hail'; to incite by word, i.e. Order. me με (me) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. to come ἐλθεῖν (elthein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. You σὲ (se) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. on ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. the τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. water.” ὕδατα (hydata) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5204.htm">Strong's 5204: </a> Water. 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