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Matthew 14:27
Matthew 14:27 is verse 27 of Matthew chapter 14, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”
King James Version
But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.
World English Bible
But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Cheer up! It is I! Don’t be afraid.”
or, I AM!
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Matthew 14:25–29 · Berean Standard Bible
25 During the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went out to them, walking on the sea.
26 When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost!” they said, and cried out in fear.
27 But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”
28 “Lord, if it is You,” Peter replied, “command me to come to You on the water.”
29 “Come,” said Jesus. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water, and came toward Jesus.
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Cross-references
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.
Matthew 9:2Just then some men brought to Him a paralytic lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Take courage, son; your sins are forgiven.”
John 16:33I 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!”
Acts 23:11The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about Me in Jerusalem, so also you must testify in Rome.”
Isaiah 41:4Who has performed this and carried it out, calling forth the generations from the beginning? I, the LORD—the first and the last— I am He.”
Isaiah 41:10Do 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 right hand of righteousness.
Isaiah 41:14Do not fear, O worm of Jacob, O few men of Israel. I will help you,” declares the LORD. “Your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel.
Isaiah 51:12“I, even I, am He who comforts you. Why should you be afraid of mortal man, of a son of man who withers like grass?
Luke 24:38“Why are you troubled,” Jesus asked, “and why do doubts arise in your hearts?
Luke 24:39Look at My hands and My feet. It is I Myself. Touch Me and see—for a spirit does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have.”
John 6:20But Jesus spoke up: “It is I; do not be afraid.”
John 14:1“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe in Me as well.
John 14:2In My Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?
John 14:3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and welcome you into My presence, so that you also may be where I am.
Revelation 1:17When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. But He placed His right hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last,
Revelation 1:18the Living One. I was dead, and behold, now I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of Death and of Hades.