Matthew 14:27
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New International Version (©2011)
But Jesus immediately said to them: "Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid."

New Living Translation (©2007)
But Jesus spoke to them at once. "Don't be afraid," he said. "Take courage. I am here!"

English Standard Version (©2001)
But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.”

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, "Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid."

King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)
But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.

Holman Christian Standard Bible (©2009)
Immediately Jesus spoke to them. "Have courage! It is I. Don't be afraid.""

International Standard Version (©2012)
"Have courage!" Jesus immediately told them. "It's me. Stop being afraid!"

NET Bible (©2006)
But immediately Jesus spoke to them: "Have courage! It is I. Do not be afraid."

Aramaic Bible in Plain English (©2010)
But Yeshua immediately spoke with them and he said, “Take heart; I AM THE LIVING GOD. Do not be afraid.”

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
Immediately, Jesus said, "Calm down! It's me. Don't be afraid!"

King James 2000 Bible (©2003)
But immediately Jesus spoke unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.

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

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

Douay-Rheims Bible
And immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying: Be of good heart: it is I, fear ye not.

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

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

Webster's Bible Translation
But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.

Weymouth New Testament
But instantly Jesus spoke to them, and said, "There is no danger; it is I; do not be afraid."

World English Bible
But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying "Cheer up! It is I! Don't be afraid."

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

Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

But straightway Jesus spake unto them,.... Directly, the very moment, as soon as ever they cried out, and he perceived the consternation they were in, as one truly affected towards them, and concerned for their welfare; he called out aloud unto them, not coming with any intention to fright them, but to save them;

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Clarke's Commentary on the Bible

It is I; be not afraid - Nothing but this voice of Christ could, in such circumstances, have given courage and comfort to his disciples: those who are grievously tossed with difficulties and temptations require a similar manifestation of his power and goodness. When he proclaims himself in the soul, all sorrow, and fear, and sin are at an end.

Geneva Study Bible

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

People's New Testament

14:27 It is I. Literally, I am. The same language used by Jesus in Jerusalem (Joh 8:58), for which the Pharisees would have stoned him, and in the Old Testament to designate Jehovah (Ex 3:14). Here I should prefer to give it this meaning: Christ says not merely, It is I, your Friend and Master; he says, at least implies, it is the I AM, who is coming to you, the Almighty One who rules wind and waves, who made them, and whom they obey.

Be not afraid. How often has he to speak this word of encouragement, even to his own! almost always when they are brought suddenly, or in an unusual way, face to face with him. See Ge 15:1 21:17 Jud 6:23 Mt 28:5 Lu 2:10.

Matthew 14:27 Parallel Commentaries
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Jesus Walks on Water
…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 spoke to them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. 28And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be you, bid me come to you on the water. …

Matthew 9:2 Some men brought to him a paralyzed man, lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the man, "Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven."
Matthew 14:28 "Lord, if it's you," Peter replied, "tell me to come to you on the water."
Matthew 17:7 But Jesus came and touched them. "Get up," he said. "Don't be afraid."
Matthew 28:5 The angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.
Matthew 28:10 Then Jesus said to them, "Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me."
Mark 6:50 because they all saw him and were terrified. Immediately he spoke to them and said, "Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid."
Luke 1:13 But the angel said to him: "Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to call him John.
Luke 1:30 But the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God.
Luke 2:10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.
Luke 5:10 and so were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, Simon's partners. Then Jesus said to Simon, "Don't be afraid; from now on you will fish for people."
Luke 12:32 "Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.
John 6:20 But he said to them, "It is I; don't be afraid."