Matthew 14:30 bbe — But when he saw the wind he was in fear and, starting to go down, he gave a cry, saying, Help, Lord.

Bible in Basic English

"But when he saw the wind he was in fear and, starting to go down, he gave a cry, saying, Help, Lord."

— Matthew 14:30, Bible in Basic English

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Matthew 14 — Context

27

But straight away Jesus said to them, Take heart; it is I, have no fear.

28

And Peter, answering, said to him, Lord, if it is you, give me the order to come to you on the water.

29

And he said, Come. And Peter got out of the boat, and walking on the water, went to Jesus.

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But when he saw the wind he was in fear and, starting to go down, he gave a cry, saying, Help, Lord.

31

And straight away Jesus put out his hand and took a grip of him, and said to him, O man of little faith, why were you in doubt?

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And when they had got into the boat, the wind went down.

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And those who were in the boat gave him worship, saying, Truly you are the Son of God.

Matthew 14:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 14:30 say?
Matthew 14:30 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But when he saw the wind he was in fear and, starting to go down, he gave a cry, saying, Help, Lord.”
Where is Matthew 14:30 in the Bible?
Matthew 14:30 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 14, verse 30.
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 14:30.
What translation should I read Matthew 14:30 in?
Matthew 14:30 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 14:30?
Matthew 14:30 reads (BBE): “But when he saw the wind he was in fear and, starting to go down, he gave a cry, saying, Help, Lord.” 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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