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Matthew 14:27

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FearCourage and strengthJesus Christ

25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.

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.

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

28 And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.

29 And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.

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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!

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Cross references

  • 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.

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  • 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:

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • John 14:1–3

    Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.

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  • Luke 24:38–39

    And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts?

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  • 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;

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