Matthew 14:30 nasb — But seeing the wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, "Lord, save me!"

NASB

"But seeing the wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, "Lord, save me!""

— Matthew 14:30, NASB

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Matthew 14 — Context

27

But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, "Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid."

28

Peter said to Him, "Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water."

29

And He said, "Come!" And Peter got out of the boat, and walked on the water and came toward Jesus.

30

But seeing the wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, "Lord, save me!"

31

Immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and took hold of him, and *said to him, "You of little faith, why did you doubt?"

32

When they got into the boat, the wind stopped.

33

And those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, "You are certainly God's Son!"

Matthew 14:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Matthew 14:30 say?
Matthew 14:30 in the NASB reads: “But seeing the wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, "Lord, save me!"”
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 (NASB): “But seeing the wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, "Lord, save me!"” 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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