Matthew 14:27 But Jesus spoke up at once: "Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid."

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

New Living Translation
But Jesus spoke to them at once. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage. I am here!”

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

Berean Standard Bible
But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”

Berean Literal Bible
But immediately Jesus spoke to them saying, "Take courage! It is I. Fear not."

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

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

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

NASB 1995
But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.”

NASB 1977
But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.”

Legacy Standard Bible
But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.”

Amplified Bible
But immediately He spoke to them, saying, “Take courage, it is I! Do not be afraid!”

Christian Standard Bible
Immediately Jesus spoke to them. “Have courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Immediately Jesus spoke to them. “Have courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid."”

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

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

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

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

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

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

Majority Standard Bible
But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”

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

New Heart English Bible
But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying "Cheer up. It is I. Do not be 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.”

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take courage! I AM; do not be afraid.”

Berean Literal Bible
But immediately Jesus spoke to them saying, "Take courage! It is I. Fear not."

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

Smith's Literal Translation
And quickly Jesus spake to them, saying, Take courage; I am; be not afraid.

Catholic Translations

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

Catholic Public Domain Version
And immediately, Jesus spoke to them, saying: “Have faith. It is I. Do not be afraid.”

New American Bible
At once [Jesus] spoke to them, “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.”

New Revised Standard Version
But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.”

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
But Jesus spoke to them at once and said, Have courage; it is I; do not be afraid.

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

NT Translations

Anderson New Testament
But Jesus immediately spoke to them, and said: Take courage; it is I; be not afraid.

Godbey New Testament
And immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, Be of good cheer; I am here; fear not.

Haweis New Testament
And immediately Jesus spake to them, saying, Be of good courage: it is I; be not terrified.

Mace New Testament
but Jesus immediately call'd to them, take courage, said he, it is I, don't be afraid.

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

Worrell New Testament
But Jesus straightway spake to them, saying, "Be of good cheer. It is I; be not afraid."

Worsley New Testament
and they cried out for fear: but Jesus immediately spake to them, saying, Take courage, it is I, be not afraid.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Jesus Walks on Water
…26When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost!” they said, and cried out in fear. 27But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.” 28“Lord, if it is You,” Peter replied, “command me to come to You on the water.”…

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Cross References

John 6:20
But Jesus spoke up: “It is I; do not be afraid.”

Mark 6:50
for they all saw Him and were terrified. But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”

Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

John 16:33
I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”

Joshua 1:9
Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”

Psalm 27:1
Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread?

Isaiah 43:1-2
But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine! / When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.

Philippians 4:6-7
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. / And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Deuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Psalm 23:4
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.

2 Timothy 1:7
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

Romans 8:15
For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption to sonship, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”

Psalm 46:1-3
For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. / Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas, / though their waters roar and foam and the mountains quake in the surge. Selah

Hebrews 13:6
So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”

Treasury of Scripture

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

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Matthew 9:2
And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee.

John 16:33
These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Acts 23:11
And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome.

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Isaiah 41:4,10,14
Who hath wrought and done it, calling the generations from the beginning? I the LORD, the first, and with the last; I am he…

Isaiah 51:12
I, even I, am he that comforteth you: who art thou, that thou shouldest be afraid of a man that shall die, and of the son of man which shall be made as grass;

Luke 24:38,39
And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts? …

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Matthew 14

1. Herod's opinion of Jesus.
3. Wherefore John Baptist was beheaded.
13. Jesus departs into a solitary place,
15. where he feeds five thousand men with five loves and two fishes.
22. He walks on the sea to his disciples;
34. and landing at Gennesaret,
35. heals the sick who touch of the hem of his garment.

Berean Study Bible

But Jesus spoke up at once
This phrase highlights the immediacy and authority of Jesus' response. The Greek word for "at once" is "εὐθέως" (eutheos), which conveys a sense of urgency and promptness. In the context of the stormy sea, Jesus' immediate response underscores His divine authority and readiness to comfort His disciples. Historically, this reflects the consistent biblical theme of God's timely intervention in moments of fear and uncertainty, as seen throughout both the Old and New Testaments.

Take courage!
The Greek word for "courage" is "θαρσεῖτε" (tharseite), which is an imperative form, meaning it is a command. This is not merely a suggestion but a directive from Jesus. In the biblical context, courage is often linked to faith and trust in God. The command to "take courage" is a call to rely on the strength and presence of Jesus, even in the midst of life's storms. This echoes the Old Testament encouragements found in Joshua 1:9, where God commands Joshua to be strong and courageous.

It is I
The phrase "It is I" is translated from the Greek "ἐγώ εἰμι" (ego eimi), which can also be rendered as "I am." This is significant because "I am" is the divine name revealed to Moses in Exodus 3:14, where God says, "I AM WHO I AM." By using this phrase, Jesus is not only identifying Himself to the disciples but also subtly affirming His divinity. This declaration reassures the disciples of His presence and power, reminding them that He is the same God who delivered Israel from Egypt.

Do not be afraid
The Greek phrase "μὴ φοβεῖσθε" (me phobeisthe) is another imperative, commanding the disciples to abandon their fear. Fear is a natural human response, especially in the face of danger or the unknown. However, Jesus' command to not be afraid is rooted in the assurance of His presence and sovereignty. Throughout Scripture, God frequently tells His people not to fear, as seen in Isaiah 41:10, where He promises to uphold them with His righteous right hand. This command is a call to trust in God's protection and provision, even when circumstances seem overwhelming.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(27) Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.--The accuracy with which the words are given by St. John, as well as by St. Matthew and St. Mark, shows the impression which the incident made on the minds of the disciples. To hear the familiar tones and the cheering words was enough, even amid the howling of the winds and the dashing of the waves, to give them confidence and hope. We can scarcely doubt that in after years that moment came back to their recollection, invested for them, as it has since been for the Church at large, with something of a symbolic character. Often the sky became dark, and the waves of the troublesome world were rough, and the blasts of persecution beat on them, and the ark of Christ's Church was tossed on the waters, and they were wearied and spent with rowing. They thought themselves abandoned, and then in the dim twilight they would see or feel once again the tokens of His presence. He was coming to them through the storm. "Be of good cheer" became the watchword of their lives.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 27. - But straightway Jesus spake unto them (ἐλάλησεν, not ἔκραξεν). He was evidently near them. Saying, Be of good cheer (θαρσεῖτε, Matthew 9:2); it is I; be not afraid. Encouragement, self-manifestation, recall from present terror. But the absence of θαρσεῖτε in John 6:20 suggests that it is, perhaps, a duplicate rendering of the Aramaic for μὴ φοβεῖσθε. For the LXX. commonly translates "fear ye not" by θαρσεῖτε (e.g. Exodus 14:13; Exodus 20:20). One or two second-rate manuscripts omit θαρσεῖτε in Mark, but this may be only due to a reminiscence of John. It is also omitted in Tatian's 'Diatessaron' (edit. Hemphill).

Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

But
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

Jesus
Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

immediately
Εὐθὺς (Euthys)
Adverb
Strong's 2112: Immediately, soon, at once. Adverb from euthus; directly, i.e. At once or soon.

spoke up:
ἐλάλησεν (elalēsen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.

“Take courage!
Θαρσεῖτε (Tharseite)
Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 2293: To be of good courage, good cheer, be bold. From tharsos; to have courage.

It is
εἰμι (eimi)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

I.
ἐγώ (egō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

[Do] not
μὴ (mē)
Adverb
Strong's 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.

be afraid.”
φοβεῖσθε (phobeisthe)
Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 5399: From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere.

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