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It is I. Don&#8217t be afraid.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/matthew/14.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />But Jesus spoke to them at once. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage. I am here!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/matthew/14.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/matthew/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But immediately Jesus spoke to them saying, "Take courage! It is I. Fear not."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/matthew/14.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/matthew/14.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/matthew/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/matthew/14.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, &#8220Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/matthew/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/matthew/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/matthew/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But immediately He spoke to them, saying, “Take courage, it is I! Do not be afraid!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/matthew/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Immediately Jesus spoke to them. “Have courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/matthew/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Immediately Jesus spoke to them. &#8220Have courage! It is I. Don&#8217t be afraid."&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/matthew/14.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/matthew/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />At once, Jesus said to them, "Don't worry! I am Jesus. Don't be afraid." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/matthew/14.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/matthew/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Immediately, Jesus said, "Calm down! It's me. Don't be afraid!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/matthew/14.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Jesus spoke to them at once. "Courage!" he said. "It is I. Don't be afraid!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/matthew/14.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"Have courage!" Jesus immediately told them. "It's me. Stop being afraid!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/matthew/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Jesus spoke up at once: ?Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/matthew/14.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But immediately Jesus spoke to them: "Have courage! It is I. Do not be afraid."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/matthew/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying "Cheer up. It is I. Do not be afraid."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/matthew/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />But instantly Jesus spoke to them, and said, "There is no danger; it is I; do not be afraid."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/matthew/14.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Cheer up! It is I! Don’t be afraid.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/matthew/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take courage! I AM; do not be afraid.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But immediately Jesus spoke to them saying, "Take courage! It is I. Fear not."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/matthew/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and immediately Jesus spake to them, saying, 'Be of good courage, I am he, be not afraid.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/matthew/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And quickly Jesus spake to them, saying, Take courage; I am; be not afraid.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/matthew/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying: Be of good heart: it is I, fear ye not. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/matthew/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And immediately, Jesus spoke to them, saying: “Have faith. It is I. Do not be afraid.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/matthew/14.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />At once [Jesus] spoke to them, “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/matthew/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/matthew/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But Jesus spoke to them at once and said, Have courage; it is I; do not be afraid.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/14.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />But Yeshua immediately spoke with them and he said, “Take heart; I AM THE LIVING GOD. Do not be afraid.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/matthew/14.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />But Jesus immediately spoke to them, and said: Take courage; it is I; be not afraid.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/matthew/14.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, <FR>Be of good cheer; I am here; fear not.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/matthew/14.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And immediately Jesus spake to them, saying, Be of good courage: it is I; be not terrified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/matthew/14.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />but Jesus immediately call'd to them, take courage, said he, it is I, don't be afraid.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />But instantly Jesus spoke to them, and said, "There is no danger; it is I; do not be afraid."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/matthew/14.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />But Jesus straightway spake to them, saying, <FR>"Be of good cheer. It is I; be not afraid."<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/matthew/14.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />and they cried out for fear: but Jesus immediately spake to them, saying, <FR>Take courage, it is I, be not afraid.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/matthew/14-27.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=4163" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/matthew/14.htm">Jesus Walks on Water</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">26</span>When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost!” they said, and cried out in fear. <span class="reftext">27</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/2980.htm" title="2980: elalēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.">spoke up</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- 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/2112.htm" title="2112: Euthys (Adv) -- Immediately, soon, at once. Adverb from euthus; directly, i.e. At once or soon.">at once:</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. "></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/2293.htm" title="2293: Tharseite (V-PMA-2P) -- To be of good courage, good cheer, be bold. From tharsos; to have courage.">“Take courage!</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: eimi (V-PIA-1S) -- 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/1473.htm" title="1473: egō (PPro-N1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">I.</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.">Do not</a> <a href="/greek/5399.htm" title="5399: phobeisthe (V-PMM/P-2P) -- From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere.">be afraid.” </a> </span> <span class="reftext">28</span>“Lord, if it is You,” Peter replied, “command me to come to You on the water.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-20.htm">John 6:20</a></span><br />But Jesus spoke up: “It is I; do not be afraid.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/6-50.htm">Mark 6:50</a></span><br />for they all saw Him and were terrified. But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/16-33.htm">John 16:33</a></span><br />I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a></span><br />Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1</a></span><br />Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/43-1.htm">Isaiah 43:1-2</a></span><br />But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine! / 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6-7</a></span><br />Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. / And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6</a></span><br />Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/23-4.htm">Psalm 23:4</a></span><br />Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-27.htm">John 14:27</a></span><br />Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/1-7.htm">2 Timothy 1:7</a></span><br />For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-15.htm">Romans 8:15</a></span><br />For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption to sonship, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/46-1.htm">Psalm 46:1-3</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. / Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas, / though their waters roar and foam and the mountains quake in the surge. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-6.htm">Hebrews 13:6</a></span><br />So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But straightway Jesus spoke to them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.</p><p class="hdg">Be.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/9-2.htm">Matthew 9:2</a></b></br> 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 be forgiven thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/16-33.htm">John 16:33</a></b></br> These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/23-11.htm">Acts 23:11</a></b></br> And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome.</p><p class="hdg">it.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/41-4.htm">Isaiah 41:4,10,14</a></b></br> Who hath wrought and done <i>it</i>, calling the generations from the beginning? I the LORD, the first, and with the last; I <i>am</i> he… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/51-12.htm">Isaiah 51:12</a></b></br> I, <i>even</i> I, <i>am</i> he that comforteth you: who <i>art</i> thou, that thou shouldest be afraid of a man <i>that</i> shall die, and of the son of man <i>which</i> shall be made <i>as</i> grass;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/24-38.htm">Luke 24:38,39</a></b></br> And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts? … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/14-5.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/matthew/9-22.htm">Cheer</a> <a href="/matthew/9-22.htm">Courage</a> <a href="/matthew/5-22.htm">Danger</a> <a href="/matthew/14-26.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/matthew/13-49.htm">Good</a> <a href="/matthew/13-19.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/matthew/14-22.htm">Immediately</a> <a href="/matthew/9-22.htm">Instantly</a> <a href="/matthew/14-25.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/14-22.htm">Straight</a> <a href="/matthew/14-22.htm">Straightway</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/14-30.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/mark/6-50.htm">Cheer</a> <a href="/mark/6-50.htm">Courage</a> <a href="/matthew/24-39.htm">Danger</a> <a href="/matthew/14-30.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/matthew/15-26.htm">Good</a> <a href="/matthew/15-8.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/matthew/14-31.htm">Immediately</a> <a href="/matthew/14-31.htm">Instantly</a> <a href="/matthew/14-29.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/14-31.htm">Straight</a> <a href="/matthew/20-34.htm">Straightway</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 14</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/14-1.htm">Herod's opinion of Jesus.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/14-3.htm">Wherefore John Baptist was beheaded.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/14-13.htm">Jesus departs into a solitary place,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/14-15.htm">where he feeds five thousand men with five loves and two fishes.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/14-22.htm">He walks on the sea to his disciples;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/14-34.htm">and landing at Gennesaret, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">35. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/14-35.htm">heals the sick who touch of the hem of his garment.</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>But Jesus spoke up at once:</b><br>This phrase highlights the immediacy of Jesus' response to the disciples' fear. In the context of <a href="/matthew/14.htm">Matthew 14</a>, Jesus had just performed the miracle of feeding the 5,000 and sent the disciples ahead by boat while He went to pray. The Sea of Galilee, where this event occurs, is known for sudden storms, which would have been terrifying for the disciples. Jesus' prompt response demonstrates His awareness and concern for their distress, emphasizing His role as a protector and guide.<p><b>Take courage!</b><br>This command is a call to bravery and confidence, often used by Jesus to reassure His followers. In the biblical context, courage is not merely an absence of fear but a trust in God's presence and power. This phrase echoes God's encouragement to Joshua in <a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a>, where God commands him to be strong and courageous. It reflects the biblical theme that true courage comes from faith in God's promises and presence.<p><b>It is I.</b><br>The phrase "It is I" is significant because it can be understood as an echo of God's self-identification in <a href="/exodus/3-14.htm">Exodus 3:14</a>, "I AM WHO I AM." In the Greek, "ego eimi" is used, which is the same phrase Jesus uses in other parts of the Gospels to assert His divinity (e.g., <a href="/john/8-58.htm">John 8:58</a>). This declaration reassures the disciples of Jesus' divine authority and presence, affirming His identity as the Son of God.<p><b>Do not be afraid.</b><br>This command is a frequent reassurance found throughout Scripture, often given by God or His messengers to His people. Fear is a natural human response, but the biblical narrative consistently encourages trust in God over fear. In <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a>, God tells His people not to fear because He is with them. Jesus' command here is a reminder of His sovereignty over nature and circumstances, encouraging the disciples to trust in His power and presence even in the midst of chaos.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, Jesus is walking on water towards His disciples. His words are meant to reassure and comfort them in a moment of fear.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a></b><br>The followers of Jesus who are in a boat on the Sea of Galilee. They are initially terrified, thinking they are seeing a ghost.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/sea_of_galilee.htm">Sea of Galilee</a></b><br>The body of water where this event takes place. Known for its sudden storms, it serves as a backdrop for this miraculous event.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/storm.htm">Storm</a></b><br>The natural event causing fear among the disciples, highlighting their vulnerability and need for Jesus' reassurance.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/w/walking_on_water.htm">Walking on Water</a></b><br>The miraculous act performed by Jesus, demonstrating His divine authority over nature.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_presence_in_fearful_times.htm">Divine Presence in Fearful Times</a></b><br>Jesus' presence is a source of courage and peace. In moments of fear and uncertainty, believers can find comfort in knowing that Jesus is with them.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/recognizing_jesus_in_the_storm.htm">Recognizing Jesus in the Storm</a></b><br>Just as the disciples initially failed to recognize Jesus, believers today must train their spiritual eyes to see Jesus in the midst of life's storms.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_over_fear.htm">Faith Over Fear</a></b><br>Jesus' command to "not be afraid" is a call to trust in His power and presence. Faith in Jesus should overcome our fears.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/immediate_response_to_fear.htm">Immediate Response to Fear</a></b><br>Jesus immediately addressed the disciples' fear. Believers should also be quick to turn to Jesus in prayer and seek His peace when fear arises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_authority_of_jesus.htm">The Authority of Jesus</a></b><br>By walking on water, Jesus demonstrates His authority over creation. Believers can trust in His power to calm the storms in their lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 14</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_jesus_walk_on_water.htm">Why did Jesus perform the miracle of walking on water?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_can't_physics_explain_jesus_walking.htm">If Jesus walked on water, why does physics say this is impossible without external forces?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_peter_walk_on_water.htm">Why did Peter walk on water?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_fear.htm">What does the Bible say about not being afraid?</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>(27) <span class= "bld">Be of good cheer; it is I; be not</span> <span class= "bld">afraid.</span>--The accuracy with which the words are given by St. John, as well as by St. Matthew and St. Mark, shows the impression which the incident made on the minds of the disciples. To hear the familiar tones and the cheering words was enough, even amid the howling of the winds and the dashing of the waves, to give them confidence and hope. We can scarcely doubt that in after years that moment came back to their recollection, invested for them, as it has since been for the Church at large, with something of a symbolic character. Often the sky became dark, and the waves of the troublesome world were rough, and the blasts of persecution beat on them, and the ark of Christ's Church was tossed on the waters, and they were wearied and spent with rowing. They thought themselves abandoned, and then in the dim twilight they would see or feel once again the tokens of His presence. He was coming to them through the storm. "Be of good cheer" became the watchword of their lives.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 27.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">But straightway Jesus spake unto them</span> (<span class="greek">ἐλάλησεν</span>, not <span class="greek">ἔκραξεν</span>). He was evidently near them. <span class="cmt_word">Saying, Be of good cheer</span> (<span class="greek">θαρσεῖτε</span>, <a href="/matthew/9-2.htm">Matthew 9:2</a>); <span class="cmt_word">it is I; be not afraid.</span> Encouragement, self-manifestation, recall from present terror. But the absence of <span class="greek">θαρσεῖτε</span> in <a href="/john/6-20.htm">John 6:20</a> suggests that it is, perhaps, a duplicate rendering of the Aramaic for <span class="greek">μὴ φοβεῖσθε</span>. For the LXX. commonly translates "fear ye not" by <span class="greek">θαρσεῖτε</span> (<span class="accented">e.g.</span> <a href="/exodus/14-13.htm">Exodus 14:13</a>; <a href="/exodus/20-20.htm">Exodus 20:20</a>). One or two second-rate manuscripts omit <span class="greek">θαρσεῖτε</span> in Mark, but this may be only due to a reminiscence of John. It is also omitted in Tatian's 'Diatessaron' (edit. Hemphill). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/matthew/14-27.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">But</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jesus</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἰησοῦς</span> <span class="translit">(Iēsous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">immediately</span><br /><span class="grk">Εὐθὺς</span> <span class="translit">(Euthys)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2112.htm">Strong's 2112: </a> </span><span class="str2">Immediately, soon, at once. Adverb from euthus; directly, i.e. At once or soon.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">spoke up:</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐλάλησεν</span> <span class="translit">(elalēsen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2980.htm">Strong's 2980: </a> </span><span class="str2">A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Take courage!</span><br /><span class="grk">Θαρσεῖτε</span> <span class="translit">(Tharseite)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2293.htm">Strong's 2293: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be of good courage, good cheer, be bold. From tharsos; to have courage.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">It is</span><br /><span class="grk">εἰμι</span> <span class="translit">(eimi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> </span><span class="str2">I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐγώ</span> <span class="translit">(egō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> </span><span class="str2">I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[Do] not</span><br /><span class="grk">μὴ</span> <span class="translit">(mē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">be afraid.”</span><br /><span class="grk">φοβεῖσθε</span> <span class="translit">(phobeisthe)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5399.htm">Strong's 5399: </a> </span><span class="str2">From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/14-27.htm">Matthew 14:27 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/matthew/14-27.htm">Matthew 14:27 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/matthew/14-27.htm">Matthew 14:27 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/matthew/14-27.htm">Matthew 14:27 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/matthew/14-27.htm">Matthew 14:27 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/14-27.htm">Matthew 14:27 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/14-27.htm">Matthew 14:27 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/14-27.htm">Matthew 14:27 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/14-27.htm">Matthew 14:27 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/matthew/14-27.htm">Matthew 14:27 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/matthew/14-27.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 14:27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them saying (Matt. 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