World English Bible
Matthew 14:27
“But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying "Cheer up! It is I! Don't be afraid.”
Verse in context — Matthew 14
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In the fourth watch of the night, Jesus came to them, walking on the sea.
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When the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, "It's a ghost!" and they cried out for fear.
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But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying "Cheer up! It is I! Don't be afraid.
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Peter answered him and said, "Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the waters.
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He said, "Come!" Peter stepped down from the boat, and walked on the waters to come to Jesus.
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