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<a href="/nkjv/matthew/14.htm">New King James Version</a> And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him, and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” <a href="/nasb_/matthew/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Immediately Jesus reached out with His hand and took hold of him, and said to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?” <a href="/nasb/matthew/14.htm">NASB 1995</a> Immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and took hold of him, and said to him, &#8220You of little faith, why did you doubt?&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/matthew/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and took hold of him, and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” <a href="/lsb/matthew/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and took hold of him, and said to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?” <a href="/amp/matthew/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Immediately Jesus extended His hand and caught him, saying to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” <a href="/csb/matthew/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Immediately Jesus reached out his hand, caught hold of him, and said to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt? ” <a href="/hcsb/matthew/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Immediately Jesus reached out His hand, caught hold of him, and said to him, &#8220You of little faith, why did you doubt?&#8221 <a href="/asv/matthew/14.htm">American Standard Version</a> And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and took hold of him, and saith unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt? <a href="/cev/matthew/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> At once, Jesus reached out his hand. He helped Peter up and said, "You surely don't have much faith. Why do you doubt?" <a href="/erv/matthew/14.htm">English Revised Version</a> And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and took hold of him, and saith unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt? <a href="/gwt/matthew/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Immediately, Jesus reached out, caught hold of him, and said, "You have so little faith! Why did you doubt?" <a href="/gnt/matthew/14.htm">Good News Translation</a> At once Jesus reached out and grabbed hold of him and said, "What little faith you have! Why did you doubt?" <a href="/isv/matthew/14.htm">International Standard Version</a> At once Jesus reached out his hand, caught him, and asked him, "You who have so little faith, why did you doubt?" <a href="/msb/matthew/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Immediately Jesus reached out His hand and took hold of Peter. ?You of little faith,? He said, ?why did you doubt?? <a href="/net/matthew/14.htm">NET Bible</a> Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, "You of little faith, why did you doubt?" <a href="/nheb/matthew/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand, took hold of him, and said to him, "You of little faith, why did you doubt?" <a href="/wbt/matthew/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said to him, O thou of little faith, Why didst thou doubt? <a href="/wey/matthew/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Instantly Jesus stretched out His hand and caught hold of him, saying to him, "O little faith, why did you doubt?" <a href="/web/matthew/14.htm">World English Bible</a> Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand, took hold of him, and said to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And immediately Jesus, having stretched forth the hand, laid hold of him and says to him, “Little faith! For why did you waver?” <a href="/blb/matthew/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And immediately Jesus having stretched out the hand, took hold of him and says to him, "O Little faith, why did you waver?" <a href="/ylt/matthew/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And immediately Jesus, having stretched forth the hand, laid hold of him, and saith to him, 'Little faith! for what didst thou waver?' <a href="/slt/matthew/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And quickly Jesus, having stretched out the hand, laid hold of him, and says to him, O thou of little faith, for what didst thou doubt?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And immediately Jesus stretching forth his hand took hold of him, and said to him: O thou of little faith, why didst thou doubt? <a href="/cpdv/matthew/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And immediately Jesus extended his hand and took hold of him. And he said to him, “O little in faith, why did you doubt?” <a href="/nabre/matthew/14.htm">New American Bible</a> Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand and caught him, and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And our Lord immediately stretched out his hand and grasped him; and he said to him, O you of little faith, why did you doubt? <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/14.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And immediately our Lord stretched out his hand and he held him and said to him, “Oh small of faith! Why did you doubt?”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/14.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And Jesus immediately stretched out his hand, and took hold of him, and said to him: you of little faith, why did you doubt? <a href="/godbey/matthew/14.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And Jesus immediately reaching out His hand, received him, and says to him, <FR>O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/14.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then immediately Jesus stretching out his hand, laid hold on him, and said to him, O thou of little faith, wherefore dost thou doubt? <a href="/mace/matthew/14.htm">Mace New Testament</a> immediately Jesus stretched out his hand, and caught him, diffident man, said he, why were you in suspence? <a href="/wey/matthew/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Instantly Jesus stretched out His hand and caught hold of him, saying to him, "O little faith, why did you doubt?" <a href="/worrell/matthew/14.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And immediately Jesus, stretching forth His hand, took hold of him, and saith to him, <FR>"O you of little faith, why did you doubt?"<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/14.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And Jesus, immediately stretching forth his hand, laid hold of him, and saith to him, <FR>O <Fr>man<FR> of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/14-31.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=4193" 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> …30But when he saw the strength of the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” 31<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/2112.htm" title="2112: Eutheōs (Adv) -- Immediately, soon, at once. Adverb from euthus; directly, i.e. At once or soon.">Immediately</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/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/1614.htm" title="1614: ekteinas (V-APA-NMS) -- To stretch out (forth), cast forth (as of an anchor), lay hands on. From ek and teino; to extend.">reached out</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">His</a> <a href="/greek/5495.htm" title="5495: cheira (N-AFS) -- A hand. ">hand</a> <a href="/greek/1949.htm" title="1949: epelabeto (V-AIM-3S) -- To lay hold of, take hold of, seize (sometimes with beneficent, sometimes with hostile, intent). ">and took hold</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">of Peter.</a> <a href="/greek/3640.htm" title="3640: Oligopiste (Adj-VMS) -- Of little faith. From oligos and pistis; incredulous, i.e. Lacking confidence.">“You of little faith,” </a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legei (V-PIA-3S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">He said,</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/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">“why</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: ti (IPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what."></a> <a href="/greek/1365.htm" title="1365: edistasas (V-AIA-2S) -- To waver, doubt, hesitate. From dis; properly, to duplicate, i.e. to waver.">did you doubt?” </a> 32And when they had climbed back into the boat, the wind died down.…<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="/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="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Hebrews 11:6</a> And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him. <a href="/matthew/8-26.htm">Matthew 8:26</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. <a href="/mark/4-40.htm">Mark 4:40</a> “Why are you so afraid?” He asked. “Do you still have no faith?” <a href="/luke/8-25.htm">Luke 8:25</a> “Where is your faith?” He asked. Frightened and amazed, they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey Him!” <a href="/john/20-27.htm">John 20:27</a> Then Jesus said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and look at My hands. Reach out your hand and put it into My side. Stop doubting and believe.” <a href="/romans/4-20.htm">Romans 4:20</a> Yet he did not waver through disbelief in the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, <a href="/2_corinthians/5-7.htm">2 Corinthians 5:7</a> For we walk by faith, not by sight. <a href="/hebrews/3-12.htm">Hebrews 3:12</a> See to it, brothers, that none of you has a wicked heart of unbelief that turns away from the living God. <a href="/hebrews/10-23.htm">Hebrews 10:23</a> Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful. <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a> 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. <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. <a href="/psalms/94-18.htm">Psalm 94:18-19</a> If I say, “My foot is slipping,” Your loving devotion, O LORD, supports me. / When anxiety overwhelms me, Your consolation delights my soul. <a href="/psalms/37-24.htm">Psalm 37:24</a> Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, for the LORD is holding his hand. <a href="/psalms/73-23.htm">Psalm 73:23</a> Yet I am always with You; You hold my right hand.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said to him, O you of little faith, why did you doubt?stretched.<a href="/psalms/138-7.htm">Psalm 138:7</a> Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.<a href="/isaiah/63-12.htm">Isaiah 63:12</a> That led them by the right hand of Moses with his glorious arm, dividing the water before them, to make himself an everlasting name?<a href="/mark/1-31.htm">Mark 1:31,41</a> And he came and took her by the hand, and lifted her up; and immediately the fever left her, and she ministered unto them… and caught.<a href="/genesis/22-14.htm">Genesis 22:14</a> And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovahjireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of the LORD it shall be seen.<a href="/deuteronomy/32-36.htm">Deuteronomy 32:36</a> For the LORD shall judge his people, and repent himself for his servants, when he seeth that their power is gone, and there is none shut up, or left.<a href="/mark/16-7.htm">Mark 16:7</a> But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said unto you.O thou.<a href="/matthew/8-26.htm">Matthew 8:26</a> And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.<a href="/matthew/16-8.htm">Matthew 16:8</a> Which when Jesus perceived, he said unto them, O ye of little faith, why reason ye among yourselves, because ye have brought no bread?<a href="/matthew/17-20.htm">Matthew 17:20</a> And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/13-47.htm">Caught</a> <a href="/isaiah/37-11.htm">Doubt</a> <a href="/matthew/13-58.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/matthew/14-14.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/ezekiel/29-7.htm">Grip</a> <a href="/matthew/12-49.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/matthew/14-3.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/matthew/14-27.htm">Immediately</a> <a href="/matthew/14-27.htm">Instantly</a> <a href="/matthew/14-29.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/10-42.htm">Little</a> <a href="/matthew/8-3.htm">Reached</a> <a href="/matthew/14-27.htm">Straight</a> <a href="/matthew/12-49.htm">Stretched</a> <a href="/jeremiah/31-22.htm">Waver</a> <a href="/matthew/13-10.htm">Wherefore</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/21-39.htm">Caught</a> <a href="/matthew/21-21.htm">Doubt</a> <a href="/matthew/15-19.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/matthew/14-35.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/acts/27-15.htm">Grip</a> <a href="/matthew/17-7.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/matthew/18-28.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/matthew/20-34.htm">Immediately</a> <a href="/matthew/15-28.htm">Instantly</a> <a href="/matthew/14-35.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/15-26.htm">Little</a> <a href="/matthew/16-5.htm">Reached</a> <a href="/matthew/20-34.htm">Straight</a> <a href="/matthew/26-51.htm">Stretched</a> <a href="/matthew/28-17.htm">Waver</a> <a href="/matthew/15-2.htm">Wherefore</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>Immediately Jesus reached out His hand and took hold of Peter. This phrase highlights the immediacy of Jesus' response to Peter's need. In the context of <a href="/matthew/14.htm">Matthew 14</a>, Peter had stepped out of the boat to walk on water towards Jesus, demonstrating a moment of faith. However, when he saw the wind, he became afraid and began to sink. Jesus' immediate action underscores His readiness to save and His authority over nature. This act of reaching out is symbolic of divine intervention and support, reflecting the Old Testament imagery of God's saving hand (<a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a>). The Sea of Galilee, where this event took place, is known for sudden storms, making Jesus' control over the elements even more significant.“You of little faith,” He said, Jesus' address to Peter as "you of little faith" serves as both a rebuke and a teaching moment. It reflects a recurring theme in the Gospels where Jesus challenges His disciples to grow in their faith (<a href="/matthew/8-26.htm">Matthew 8:26</a>, <a href="/matthew/17-20.htm">Matthew 17:20</a>). The phrase suggests that faith is not just about initial belief but requires perseverance and trust in the face of fear and doubt. This moment is a call for deeper reliance on Jesus, who is the embodiment of faithfulness and divine power.“why did you doubt?” The question "why did you doubt?" points to the internal struggle Peter faced between faith and fear. Doubt, in this context, is seen as a hindrance to experiencing the fullness of God's power and presence. This echoes <a href="/james/1-6.htm">James 1:6</a>, where believers are encouraged to ask in faith without doubting. The question invites reflection on the nature of doubt and its impact on spiritual growth. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of keeping one's focus on Jesus, who is the author and perfecter of faith (<a href="/hebrews/12-2.htm">Hebrews 12:2</a>). This moment foreshadows the greater trials of faith the disciples will face and the need for unwavering trust in Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is the Son of God who performs miracles and teaches His disciples. In this event, He is walking on water and reaches out to Peter. 2. <a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a> One of Jesus' disciples, known for his impulsive nature and strong faith. In this passage, Peter steps out of the boat to walk on water towards Jesus but begins to sink when he doubts. 3. <a href="/topical/s/sea_of_galilee.htm">Sea of Galilee</a> The body of water where this event takes place. It is a significant location in Jesus' ministry, often serving as a backdrop for His teachings and miracles. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> The group of Jesus' followers who are in the boat witnessing this miraculous event. They represent the early church and the community of believers. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_storm.htm">The Storm</a> The natural event that sets the scene for this miracle. It symbolizes the trials and challenges faced by believers.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faith_and_doubt.htm">Faith and Doubt</a> Peter's experience teaches us about the importance of maintaining faith even in challenging circumstances. Doubt can cause us to "sink" spiritually, but Jesus is always there to lift us up. <a href="/topical/j/jesus'_immediate_response.htm">Jesus' Immediate Response</a> The phrase "immediately Jesus reached out His hand" (<a href="/matthew/14-31.htm">Matthew 14:31</a>) highlights Jesus' readiness to save and support us. We can trust in His prompt help when we call out to Him. <a href="/topical/f/focus_on_christ.htm">Focus on Christ</a> Just as Peter needed to keep his eyes on Jesus to walk on water, we must focus on Christ to navigate life's storms. Distractions and fears can lead us away from His path. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_calling_out.htm">The Power of Calling Out</a> Peter's cry for help, "Lord, save me!" is a powerful reminder of the simplicity and effectiveness of prayer. In moments of crisis, calling on Jesus is our best recourse. <a href="/topical/g/growth_through_trials.htm">Growth Through Trials</a> This event illustrates how trials can strengthen our faith. Peter's experience, though initially a failure, ultimately contributed to his growth as a leader in the early church.<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/what_does_the_bible_say_on_doubt.htm">What does the Bible say about doubting God?</a> <a href="/q/who_were_the_12_tribes_of_israel.htm">Why did Peter walk on water?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_end_times.htm">What does the Bible say about the end times?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_peter_walk_on_water.htm">Why did Peter walk on water?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 31. - And immediately. Without any waste of time, just as in ver. 27. Jesus stretched forth his hand. So that St. Peter had come up to him (ver. 29). And caught him; and took hold of him (Revised Version, ἐπελάβετο αὐτοῦ: cf. <a href="/hebrews/2-16.htm">Hebrews 2:16</a>; <a href="/hebrews/8-9.htm">Hebrews 8:9</a>). And said; saith (Revised Version). The writer passes to more vivid narration. Unto him, O thou of little faith (o)ligo/piste); <a href="/matthew/6-30.htm">Matthew 6:30</a>, note. But in <a href="/matthew/17-20.htm">Matthew 17:20</a> (Westcott and Hort) the substantive is used of faith in a more active sense. Wherefore (εἰς τί); "למה, literally rendered" (Dr. Guillemard). Didst thou doubt? (ἐδίστασας). In the New Testament, <a href="/matthew/28-17.htm">Matthew 28:17</a> only. Christ saves first, and rebukes afterwards. Perhaps the need for help was more immediate than in ch. 8:26, or possibly the fervency of St. Peter's love deserved gentler treatment. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/14-31.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Immediately Εὐθέως (Eutheōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_2112.htm">Strong's 2112: </a> Immediately, soon, at once. Adverb from euthus; directly, i.e. At once or soon. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. reached out ἐκτείνας (ekteinas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1614.htm">Strong's 1614: </a> To stretch out (forth), cast forth (as of an anchor), lay hands on. From ek and teino; to extend. [His] τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <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. hand χεῖρα (cheira) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5495.htm">Strong's 5495: </a> A hand. [and] took hold ἐπελάβετο (epelabeto) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1949.htm">Strong's 1949: </a> To lay hold of, take hold of, seize (sometimes with beneficent, sometimes with hostile, intent). of [Peter]. αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. “[You] of little faith,” Ὀλιγόπιστε (Oligopiste) Adjective - Vocative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3640.htm">Strong's 3640: </a> Of little faith. From oligos and pistis; incredulous, i.e. Lacking confidence. He said, λέγει (legei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. “why εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. did you doubt?” ἐδίστασας (edistasas) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1365.htm">Strong's 1365: </a> To waver, doubt, hesitate. 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