NEW TESTAMENT · VERSE 27

Matthew 14:27

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But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Cheer up! It is I! Don’t be afraid.”

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Matthew 14:27 in context

Matthew 14:24–30

24

But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, distressed by the waves, for the wind was contrary.

25

In the fourth watch of the night, Jesus came to them, walking on the sea.

26

When the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, “It’s a ghost!” and they cried out for fear.

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But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Cheer up! It is I! Don’t be afraid.”

28

Peter answered him and said, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the waters.”

29

He said, “Come!”

Peter stepped down from the boat and walked on the waters to come to Jesus.

30

But when he saw that the wind was strong, he was afraid, and beginning to sink, he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!”

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  1. or, I AM!

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