Matthew 14:26-28
International Standard Version
26 When the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified and cried out, “It’s a ghost!” And they screamed in terror.
27 “Have courage!” Jesus immediately told them. “It’s me. Stop being afraid!”
28 Peter answered him, “Lord, if it’s you, order me to come to you on the water.”
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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
New King James Version
26 And when the disciples saw Him (A)walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out for fear.
27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, [a]“Be of good (B)cheer! [b]It is I; do not be afraid.”
28 And Peter answered Him and said, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.”
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- Matthew 14:27 Take courage
- Matthew 14:27 Lit. I am
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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