Matthew 14:27 “But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.””

Matthew 14:27

But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

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.”

American Standard Version

But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.

Geneva Bible 1599

But straight way Iesus spake vnto them, saying, Be of good comfort, It is I: be not afraide.

Darby Translation

But Jesus immediately spoke to them, saying, Take courage; it is I: be not afraid.

Young's Literal Translation

and immediately Jesus spake to them, saying, 'Be of good courage, I am [he], be not afraid.'

Bible in Basic English

But straight away Jesus said to them, Take heart; it is I, have no fear.

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Cross references

“Be”

John 16:33 Acts 23:11 Matthew 9:2

John 16:33 · BSB

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!”

Acts 23:11 · BSB

The 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.”

Matthew 9:2 · BSB

Just 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.”

“it”

Isaiah 41:10 Isaiah 41:4 John 14:1–3 Isaiah 51:12 John 6:20 Isaiah 41:14

Isaiah 41:10 · BSB

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.

Isaiah 41:4 · BSB

Who 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.”

John 14:1–3 · BSB

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe in Me as well.

Isaiah 51:12 · BSB

“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?

John 6:20 · BSB

But Jesus spoke up: “It is I; do not be afraid.”

Isaiah 41:14 · BSB

Do not fear, O Jacob, you worm, O few men of Israel. I will help you,” declares the LORD. “Your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel.

Also

Matthew 17:7 Luke 1:30 Matthew 28:10 Luke 1:13 Luke 2:10

Matthew 17:7 · BSB

Then Jesus came over and touched them. “Get up,” He said. “Do not be afraid.”

Luke 1:30 · BSB

So the angel told her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.

Matthew 28:10 · BSB

“Do not be afraid,” said Jesus. “Go and tell My brothers to go to Galilee. There they will see Me.”

Luke 1:13 · BSB

But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John.

Luke 2:10 · BSB

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

26When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost!” they said, and cried out in fear.

28“Lord, if it is You,” Peter replied, “command me to come to You on the water.”

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