Matthew 14:28 asv — And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee upon the waters.

American Standard Version

"And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee upon the waters. "

— Matthew 14:28, American Standard Version

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Matthew 14 — Context

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And in the fourth watch of the night he came unto them, walking upon the sea.

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And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a ghost; 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.

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And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee upon the waters.

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And he said, Come. And Peter went down from the boat, and walked upon the waters to come to Jesus.

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But when he saw the wind, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried out, saying, Lord, save me.

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And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and took hold of him, and saith unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?

Matthew 14:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 14:28 say?
Matthew 14:28 in the American Standard Version reads: “And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee upon the waters. ”
Where is Matthew 14:28 in the Bible?
Matthew 14:28 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 14, verse 28.
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 14:28.
What translation should I read Matthew 14:28 in?
Matthew 14:28 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 14:28?
Matthew 14:28 reads (ASV): “And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee upon the waters. ” 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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