Matthew 14:27

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.

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.

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

Compare

BSB
But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”
KJV
But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.
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.
DARBY
But Jesus immediately spoke to them, saying, Take courage; it is *I*: be not afraid.
BLB
But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take courage! I am [He]! Do not” be afraid.
ÅB
men Jesus beroliget dem straks: «Vær frimodige! Det er meg. Ikke vær redde!»
OTB
Men Jesus beroliget dem straks og sa: "Vær ved godt mot! Det er Jeg; frykt ikke."
B1930
Men Jesus talte straks til dem og sa: Vær frimodige; det er mig, frykt ikke!

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • John 16:33

    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!”

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  • Revelation 1:17–18

    When 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,

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  • Acts 23:11

    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.”

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  • Isaiah 41:10

    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 right hand of righteousness.

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  • Isaiah 41:4

    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.”

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  • John 14:1–3

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

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  • Luke 24:38–39

    “Why are you troubled,” Jesus asked, “and why do doubts arise in your hearts?

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  • 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?

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