Matthew 14:27 - Forerunner Commentary

Matthew 14:27

25 Now in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking on the sea.

26 And when the disciples saw Him ^awalking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out for fear.

27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying,¹ “Be of good ^acheer! It is I; do not be afraid.”

28 And Peter answered Him and said, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.”

29 So He said, “Come.” And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus.

30 But when he saw¹ that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!”

Verse Comparison: Matthew 14:27

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

Amplified® Bible
But instantly He spoke to them, saying, Take courage! I AM! Stop being afraid!

Contemporary English Version
At once, Jesus said to them, "Don't worry! I am Jesus. Don't be afraid."

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

Good News Bible
Jesus spoke to them at once. "Courage!" he said. "It is I. Don't be afraid!"

International Standard Version
Immediately Jesus said to them, "Have courage! It is I. Stop being afraid!"

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

New American Standard Bible
But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, "Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid."

New International Version
But Jesus immediately said to them: "Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid."

New King James Version
But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, 'Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid.'

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, "Take courage, you look upon me; do not fear."

Young's Literal Translation
and immediately Jesus spake to them, saying, `Be of good courage, I am `he', be not afraid.'

New English Translation
But immediately Jesus¹ spoke to them:² “Have courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”