Matthew 14:27 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

²⁷ Just then Jesus called out to them, “Take courage and do not be afraid; it is I.”

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²⁷ But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²⁷ But instantly He spoke to them, saying, Take courage! I AM! Stop being afraid! [Exod. 3:14.]

American Standard Version (1901)

²⁷ But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.

Common English Bible

²⁷ Just then Jesus spoke to them, “Be encouraged! It’s me. Don’t be afraid.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

²⁷ And immediately, Jesus spoke to them, saying: "Have faith. It is I. Do not be afraid."

Matthew 14:27 Cross References

John 16:33

I have said these things to you so that you can have peace in [fellowship with] me. You will have trouble in the world, but cheer up, for I have conquered the world.”

Acts 23:11

The next night the Lord stood beside Paul [in a supernatural dream] and said, “Take courage, for just as you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also be my witness in Rome.”

John 6:20

But He said to them, “Do not be afraid; it is I.”

Matthew 17:7

But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Get up, and do not be afraid.”

Matthew 9:2

[Upon His arrival] they brought to Him a man afflicted with a paralytic disease, [being carried on his cot. See Mark 2:3]. When Jesus saw [the evidence of] their faith [i.e., the man’s four friends breaking open the roof and lowering him through it. See Mark 2:4-5], He said to the paralytic, “Son, cheer up, your sins are forgiven.”

Luke 1:30

Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid Mary, for you have received favor from God.

Luke 1:13

But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid Zacharias, for your earnest prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will give birth to a son and you will name him John.

Matthew 28:10

Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers [i.e., the disciples, that you have seen me], so they can head for Galilee where they will see me.”

Luke 2:10

And the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for look, I am bringing good news that will cause great joy to all people.

Matthew 14:28

Peter answered Him, “Lord, if it is [really] you, ask me to come to you [walking] on the water.”

Matthew 28:5

The angel said to the women; “Do not be afraid, for I know you are looking for Jesus, who has been crucified.

Mark 6:50

becoming [very] frightened when they saw Him. But He immediately spoke to them and said, “Take courage, and do not be afraid, it is I.”

Luke 5:10

Simon’s partners James and John, sons of Zebedee, were also amazed. So, Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will catch people.”

Luke 12:32

“[And], do not be afraid, little flock [Note: Jesus refers to His small band of disciples as sheep following Him as their Shepherd], for your Father was pleased to give you the kingdom.