Matthew 14:26-28
New International Version
26 When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,”(A) they said, and cried out in fear.
27 But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage!(B) It is I. Don’t be afraid.”(C)
28 “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.”
Matthew 14:26-28
King James Version
26 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.
27 But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.
28 And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.
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Matthew 14:26-28
English Standard Version
26 But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, (A)they were terrified, and said, “It is a ghost!” and they cried out in fear. 27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, (B)“Take heart; it is I. (C)Do not be afraid.”
28 And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.”
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