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Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. <a href="/nlt/matthew/14.htm">New Living Translation</a> “Yes, come,” Jesus said. So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. <a href="/esv/matthew/14.htm">English Standard Version</a> He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. <a href="/bsb/matthew/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “Come,” said Jesus. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water, and came toward Jesus. <a href="/blb/matthew/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He said, "Come." And Peter having descended from the boat, walked upon the water and came to Jesus. <a href="/kjv/matthew/14.htm">King James Bible</a> And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/14.htm">New King James Version</a> So He said, “Come.” And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And He said, “Come!” And Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water, and came toward Jesus. <a href="/nasb/matthew/14.htm">NASB 1995</a> And He said, &#8220Come!&#8221 And Peter got out of the boat, and walked on the water and came toward Jesus. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And He said, “Come!” And Peter got out of the boat, and walked on the water and came toward Jesus. <a href="/lsb/matthew/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And He said, “Come!” And getting out of the boat, Peter walked on the water and came toward Jesus. <a href="/amp/matthew/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a> He said, “Come!” So Peter got out of the boat, and walked on the water and came toward Jesus. <a href="/csb/matthew/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He said, “Come.” And climbing out of the boat, Peter started walking on the water and came toward Jesus. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> &#8220Come!&#8221 He said. And climbing out of the boat, Peter started walking on the water and came toward Jesus. <a href="/asv/matthew/14.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he said, Come. And Peter went down from the boat, and walked upon the waters to come to Jesus. <a href="/cev/matthew/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> "Come on!" Jesus said. Peter then got out of the boat and started walking on the water toward him. <a href="/erv/matthew/14.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he said, Come. And Peter went down from the boat, and walked upon the waters, to come to Jesus. <a href="/gwt/matthew/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jesus said, "Come!" So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. <a href="/gnt/matthew/14.htm">Good News Translation</a> "Come!" answered Jesus. So Peter got out of the boat and started walking on the water to Jesus. <a href="/isv/matthew/14.htm">International Standard Version</a> Jesus said, "Come on!" So Peter got down out of the boat, started walking on the water, and came to Jesus. <a href="/msb/matthew/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?Come,? said Jesus. Then Peter got down out of the boat and walked on the water to go toward Jesus. <a href="/net/matthew/14.htm">NET Bible</a> So he said, "Come." Peter got out of the boat, walked on the water, and came toward Jesus. <a href="/nheb/matthew/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He said, "Come." Peter stepped down from the boat, and walked on the water and went toward Jesus. <a href="/wbt/matthew/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he said, Come. And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. <a href="/wey/matthew/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Come," said Jesus. Then Peter climbed down from the boat and walked upon the water to go to Him. <a href="/web/matthew/14.htm">World English Bible</a> He said, “Come!” Peter stepped down from the boat and walked on the waters to come to Jesus. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and He said, “Come”; and having gone down from the boat, Peter walked on the waters to come to Jesus, <a href="/blb/matthew/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He said, "Come." And Peter having descended from the boat, walked upon the water and came to Jesus. <a href="/ylt/matthew/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and he said, 'Come;' and having gone down from the boat, Peter walked upon the waters to come unto Jesus, <a href="/slt/matthew/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he said, Come. And Peter having gone down from the ship, walked upon the waters, to go to Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he said: Come. And Peter going down out of the boat, walked upon the water to come to Jesus. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he said, “Come.” And Peter, descending from the boat, walked over the water, so as to go to Jesus. <a href="/nabre/matthew/14.htm">New American Bible</a> He said, “Come.” Peter got out of the boat and began to walk on the water toward Jesus. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat, started walking on the water, and came toward Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Jesus said to him, Come. So Peter went down from the boat, and walked on the water, to come to Jesus. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/14.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And Yeshua said to him, “Come”, and Kaypha went down from the ship and he walked on the water to come to Yeshua.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/14.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And he said: Come. And Peter went down from the ship, and walked upon the water to go to Jesus. <a href="/godbey/matthew/14.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And He said, <FR>Come.<Fr> And Peter having come down from the ship, walked on the waters, and came toward Jesus. <a href="/haweis/matthew/14.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And he said, Come. And descending from the vessel, Peter walked upon the waters to come to Jesus. <a href="/mace/matthew/14.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Jesus said, come, and Peter getting out of the ship, walk'd on the water to go to Jesus. <a href="/wey/matthew/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Come," said Jesus. Then Peter climbed down from the boat and walked upon the water to go to Him. <a href="/worrell/matthew/14.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And He said, <FR>"Come."<Fr> And, going down from the boat, Peter walked upon the water, and came to Jesus. <a href="/worsley/matthew/14.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And He said, <FR>Come.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/14-29.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=4175" 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> …28“Lord, if it is You,” Peter replied, “command me to come to You on the water.” 29<a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: Elthe (V-AMA-2S) -- To come, go. ">“Come,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">” </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/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">said Jesus.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">Then</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/2597.htm" title="2597: katabas (V-APA-NMS) -- To go down, come down, either from the sky or from higher land, descend. From kata and the base of basis; to descend.">got down out</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">of</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- 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/4143.htm" title="4143: ploiou (N-GNS) -- A ship, vessel, boat. From pleo; a sailer, i.e. Vessel.">boat,</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/4043.htm" title="4043: periepatēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow.">walked</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> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: ēlthen (V-AIA-3S) -- To come, go. ">came</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.">toward</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- 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: Iēsoun (N-AMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus.</a> 30But when he saw the strength of the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”…<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="/john/6-19.htm">John 6:19-21</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.” / Then they were willing to take Him into the boat, and at once the boat reached the shore where they were heading. <a href="/mark/6-48.htm">Mark 6:48-51</a> He could see that the disciples were straining to row, because the wind was against them. About the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went out to them, walking on the sea. He intended to pass by them, / but when they saw Him walking on the sea, they cried out, thinking He was a ghost— / for they all saw Him and were terrified. But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.” ... <a href="/luke/5-4.htm">Luke 5:4-7</a> When Jesus had finished speaking, He said to Simon, “Put out into deep water and let down your nets for a catch.” / “Master,” Simon replied, “we have worked hard all night without catching anything. But because You say so, I will let down the nets.” / When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to tear. ... <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="/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="/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. <a href="/psalms/77-19.htm">Psalm 77:19</a> Your path led through the sea, Your way through the mighty waters, but Your footprints were not to be found. <a href="/job/9-8.htm">Job 9:8</a> He alone stretches out the heavens and treads on the waves of the sea. <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="/hebrews/11-29.htm">Hebrews 11:29</a> By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to follow, they were drowned. <a href="/acts/9-6.htm">Acts 9:6</a> “Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.” <a href="/romans/4-20.htm">Romans 4:20-21</a> Yet he did not waver through disbelief in the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, / being fully persuaded that God was able to do what He had promised. <a href="/2_corinthians/5-7.htm">2 Corinthians 5:7</a> For we walk by faith, not by sight.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.he walked.<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.<a href="/matthew/21-21.htm">Matthew 21:21</a> Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.<a href="/mark/9-23.htm">Mark 9:23</a> Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/14-24.htm">Boat</a> <a href="/matthew/14-23.htm">Climbed</a> <a href="/matthew/7-27.htm">Descended</a> <a href="/matthew/14-27.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/14-28.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/matthew/14-24.htm">Ship</a> <a href="/matthew/9-1.htm">Stepped</a> <a href="/matthew/4-18.htm">Walked</a> <a href="/matthew/14-26.htm">Walking</a> <a href="/matthew/14-28.htm">Water</a> <a href="/matthew/14-28.htm">Waters</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/14-32.htm">Boat</a> <a href="/matthew/14-32.htm">Climbed</a> <a href="/matthew/17-9.htm">Descended</a> <a href="/matthew/14-31.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/15-15.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/matthew/14-32.htm">Ship</a> <a href="/matthew/26-50.htm">Stepped</a> <a href="/mark/1-16.htm">Walked</a> <a href="/matthew/15-31.htm">Walking</a> <a href="/matthew/17-15.htm">Water</a> <a href="/matthew/24-38.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>“Come,” said Jesus. This invitation from Jesus is a direct command and a test of faith. It echoes the call of Jesus to His disciples in other parts of the Gospels, such as when He called them to follow Him (<a href="/matthew/4-19.htm">Matthew 4:19</a>). The word "Come" signifies an invitation to step out in faith, leaving behind the safety of the boat, which represents human security and comfort. This moment is a demonstration of Jesus' authority over nature and His ability to empower His followers to do the impossible when they trust in Him. The command also reflects the personal relationship Jesus has with His disciples, as He knows Peter by name and calls him specifically.Then Peter got down out of the boat, Peter's action of getting out of the boat is significant as it shows his willingness to trust Jesus and take a step of faith. The boat can be seen as a symbol of the church or the community of believers, and Peter's stepping out represents a move from collective security to individual faith. This act is a demonstration of Peter's impulsive nature, which is seen throughout the Gospels, such as when he declares Jesus as the Messiah (<a href="/matthew/16-16.htm">Matthew 16:16</a>) or when he cuts off the servant's ear in the Garden of Gethsemane (<a href="/john/18-10.htm">John 18:10</a>). It also foreshadows Peter's role as a leader in the early church, where he would often be the first to act or speak.walked on the water, Walking on water is a miraculous event that signifies divine power and authority over creation. In the Old Testament, only God is described as having control over the seas (<a href="/job/9-8.htm">Job 9:8</a>, <a href="/psalms/77-19.htm">Psalm 77:19</a>), and this act by Peter, enabled by Jesus, shows the divine nature of Christ and His ability to share His power with His followers. This miracle is unique to the Gospels and serves as a type of Jesus' own resurrection, where He defies natural laws. It also prefigures the believer's ability to overcome worldly challenges through faith in Christ.and came toward Jesus. Peter's movement toward Jesus symbolizes the journey of faith, where believers are called to draw closer to Christ. This phrase highlights the importance of keeping one's focus on Jesus, as Peter's subsequent fear and sinking occur when he looks away from Christ and at the storm (<a href="/matthew/14-30.htm">Matthew 14:30</a>). The act of coming toward Jesus is a metaphor for spiritual growth and discipleship, emphasizing the need for continual movement toward a deeper relationship with Him. This journey is echoed in other scriptures that call believers to draw near to God (<a href="/james/4-8.htm">James 4:8</a>) and to run the race set before them, fixing their eyes on Jesus (<a href="/hebrews/12.htm">Hebrews 12:1-2</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure of the New Testament, the Son of God, who performs the miracle of walking on water and invites Peter to do the same. 2. <a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a> One of Jesus' twelve apostles, known for his impulsive nature and strong faith, who steps out of the boat to walk on water toward Jesus. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_boat.htm">The Boat</a> Represents safety and the familiar, from which Peter steps out in faith. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_sea_of_galilee.htm">The Sea of Galilee</a> The body of water where this miraculous event takes place, known for its sudden storms and unpredictable conditions. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_miracle_of_walking_on_water.htm">The Miracle of Walking on Water</a> A demonstration of Jesus' divine authority over nature and an invitation for Peter to exercise faith.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faith_requires_action.htm">Faith Requires Action</a> Peter's decision to step out of the boat illustrates that faith often requires us to take bold steps beyond our comfort zones. <a href="/topical/f/focus_on_jesus.htm">Focus on Jesus</a> Peter's ability to walk on water depended on his focus on Jesus. When he shifted his focus to the wind and waves, he began to sink. This teaches us the importance of keeping our eyes on Christ amidst life's challenges. <a href="/topical/d/divine_authority.htm">Divine Authority</a> Jesus' command over the natural elements reaffirms His divine authority, encouraging believers to trust in His power over all circumstances. <a href="/topical/o/overcoming_fear.htm">Overcoming Fear</a> Peter's initial courage to step out of the boat shows that faith can overcome fear, a lesson for believers facing daunting situations. <a href="/topical/l/learning_from_failure.htm">Learning from Failure</a> Peter's experience of sinking and being rescued by Jesus teaches us that failure is an opportunity for growth and deeper reliance on Christ.<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/why_no_extra-biblical_record_of_matt_14.htm">Why is there no known extra-biblical historical record of these miracles in Matthew 14? </a> <a href="/q/did_peter_deny_jesus_thrice.htm">Did Peter deny knowing Jesus three times?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'help_my_unbelief'_mean.htm">What does "I believe; help my unbelief" mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 29. - And he said, Come. Our Lord takes him at his word, and gives the command. It is not merely a permission. Observe that our Lord never blames him for having made the request. His venture of faith would have been altogether successful had his faith continued. And when Peter was come down out of the ship. The Revised Version has more simply, And Peter went down from the boat, and. He walked on the water. For the narrator was chiefly interested in his walking there (contrast ver. 28). To go to Jesus; rather, and came to Jesus (Westcott and Hort; cf. margin of Revised Version). The true text states what did, in fact, happen, notwithstanding Peter's lack of faith (cf. ver. 31). <a href="/commentaries/matthew/14-29.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>“Come Ἐλθέ (Elthe) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. vvv,” Ὁ (Ho) Article - Nominative Masculine 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. said [Jesus]. εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. Then Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. 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. got down out καταβὰς (katabas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2597.htm">Strong's 2597: </a> To go down, come down, either from the sky or from higher land, descend. From kata and the base of basis; to descend. of ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter 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. boat, πλοίου (ploiou) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4143.htm">Strong's 4143: </a> A ship, vessel, boat. From pleo; a sailer, i.e. Vessel. walked περιεπάτησεν (periepatēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4043.htm">Strong's 4043: </a> From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow. 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. And genitive case, hudatos, etc. From the base of huetos; water literally or figuratively. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. came ἦλθεν (ēlthen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. toward 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. Jesus. Ἰησοῦν (Iēsoun) Noun - Accusative 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. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/14-29.htm">Matthew 14:29 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/matthew/14-29.htm">Matthew 14:29 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/matthew/14-29.htm">Matthew 14:29 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/matthew/14-29.htm">Matthew 14:29 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/matthew/14-29.htm">Matthew 14:29 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/14-29.htm">Matthew 14:29 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/14-29.htm">Matthew 14:29 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/14-29.htm">Matthew 14:29 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/14-29.htm">Matthew 14:29 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/matthew/14-29.htm">Matthew 14:29 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/matthew/14-29.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 14:29 He said Come! (Matt. 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