Matthew 14:27 cpdv — And immediately, Jesus spoke to them, saying: “Have faith. It is I. Do not be afraid.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

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

— Matthew 14:27, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 14 — Context

24

But in the midst of the sea, the boat was being tossed about by the waves. For the wind was against them.

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Then, in the fourth watch of the night, he came to them, walking upon the sea.

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And seeing him walking upon the sea, they were disturbed, saying: “It must be an apparition.” And they cried out, because of fear.

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

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Then Peter responded by saying, “Lord, if it is you, order me to come to you over the waters.”

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And he said, “Come.” And Peter, descending from the boat, walked over the water, so as to go to Jesus.

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Yet truly, seeing that the wind was strong, he was afraid. And as he began to sink, he cried out, saying: “Lord, save me.”

Matthew 14:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 14:27 say?
Matthew 14:27 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And immediately, Jesus spoke to them, saying: “Have faith. It is I. Do not be afraid.” ”
Where is Matthew 14:27 in the Bible?
Matthew 14:27 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 14, verse 27.
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 14:27.
What translation should I read Matthew 14:27 in?
Matthew 14:27 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 14:27?
Matthew 14:27 reads (CPDV): “And immediately, Jesus spoke to them, saying: “Have faith. It is I. Do not be afraid.” ” 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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