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Matthew 14:27 KJV
Matthew · chapter 14 · verse 27
But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.Matthew 14:27 · King James Version
Matthew 14:27 in context
25And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.
26And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.
27But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.
28And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.
29And 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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Key words (Strong's)
- straightwayeutheōsstraightway, immediately, forthwithG2112 →
- sayinglegōto say, to speak, affirm over, maintain, to teach, to exhort, advise, to command, direct…G3004 →
- JesusiēsousJesus = " Jehovah is salvation" , Jesus, the Son of God, the Saviour of mankind…G2424 →
- spakelaleōto utter a voice or emit a sound, to speak, to use the tongue or the faculty of speech…G2980 →
- cheertharseōto be of good courage, be of good cheerG2293 →
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We have here the story of another miracle which Christ wrought for the relief of his friends and followers, his walking upon the water to his disciples. In the foregoing miracle he acted as the Lord of nature, improving its powers for the supply of those who were in want;
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 22-33