Matthew 14:27
But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.
Matthew 14:27 in other translations
| BSB | But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.” |
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| WEB | But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Cheer up! It is I! Don’t be afraid.” |
| ASV | But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. |
| YLT | and immediately Jesus spake to them, saying, ‘Be of good courage, I am he, be not afraid.' |
| DARBY | But Jesus immediately spoke to them, saying, Take courage; it is I: be not afraid. |
| BBE | But straight away Jesus said to them, Take heart; it is I, have no fear. |
| Webster | But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. |
What does Matthew 14:27 mean?
Barnes' Notes
Adam Clarke's Commentary
Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Matthew 14:22-33
Those are not Christ's followers who cannot enjoy being alone with God and their own hearts. It is good, upon special occasions, and when we find our hearts enlarged, to continue long in secret prayer, and in pouring out our hearts before the Lord. It is no new thing for Christ's disciples to meet with storms in the way of duty, but he thereby shows himself with the more grace to them and for them. He can take what…
Matthew 14:27 in the original Greek
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Cross references for Matthew 14:27
- John 16:33
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.
- Revelation 1:17-18
And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last: I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.
- Acts 23:11
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.
- Isaiah 41:10
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
- Isaiah 41:4
Who hath wrought and done it, calling the generations from the beginning? I the Lord, the first, and with the last; I am he.
- John 14:1-3
Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
- Luke 24:38-39
And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts? Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.
- Isaiah 51:12
I, even I, am he that comforteth you: who art thou, that thou shouldest be afraid of a man that shall die, and of the son of man which shall be made as grass;
- Matthew 9:2
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.
- John 6:20
But he saith unto them, It is I; be not afraid.
- Matthew 17:7
And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid.
- Luke 1:30
And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.
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Context
- Matthew 14:26
And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.
- Matthew 14:27
But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.
- Matthew 14:28
And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.
Matthew 14:27 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Mas luego Jesús les habló, diciendo: Confiad, yo soy; no tengáis miedo. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Mais Jésus leur parla aussitôt, disant: Ayez bon courage; c’est moi, n’ayez point de peur. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Alsbald aber redete Jesus zu ihnen und sprach: Seid gutes Mutes, ich bins; fürchtet euch nicht! |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Statimque Jesus locutus est eis, dicens: Habete fiduciam: ego sum, nolite timere. |