Matthew 14:24 kjv — But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.

King James Version

"But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary."

— Matthew 14:24, King James Version

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Matthew 14 — Context

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And they that had eaten were about five thousand men, beside women and children.

22

And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away.

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And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone.

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But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.

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And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.

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And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.

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

Matthew 14:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 14:24 say?
Matthew 14:24 in the King James Version reads: “But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.”
Where is Matthew 14:24 in the Bible?
Matthew 14:24 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 14, verse 24.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 14:24.
What translation should I read Matthew 14:24 in?
Matthew 14:24 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 14:24?
Matthew 14:24 reads (KJV): “But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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