Matthew 14:27

American Standard Version (1901)

But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.

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  • Acts 23:11 : 11 And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer: for as thou hast testified concerning me at Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome.
  • Matt 9:2 : 2 And behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, be of good cheer; thy sins are forgiven.
  • Matt 17:7 : 7 And Jesus came and touched them and said, Arise, and be not afraid.
  • Rev 1:17-18 : 17 And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as one dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying, Fear not; I am the first and the last, 18 and the Living one; and I was dead, and behold, I am alive for evermore, and I have the keys of death and of Hades.
  • John 6:20 : 20 But he saith unto them, It is I; be not afraid.
  • John 16:33 : 33 These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
  • John 14:1-3 : 1 Let not your heart be troubled: believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I come again, and will receive you unto myself; that where I am, [there] ye may be also.
  • Matt 28:10 : 10 Then saith Jesus unto them, Fear not: go tell my brethren that they depart into Galilee, and there shall they see me.
  • Luke 1:13 : 13 But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: because thy supplication is heard, and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.
  • Luke 1:30 : 30 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favor with God.
  • Luke 2:10 : 10 And the angel said unto them, Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all the people:
  • Luke 24:38-39 : 38 And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and wherefore do questionings arise in your heart? 39 See my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye behold me having.
  • Isa 41:4 : 4 Who hath wrought and done it, calling the generations from the beginning? I, Jehovah, the first, and with the last, I am he.
  • Isa 41:10 : 10 Fear thou not, for I am with thee; be not dismayed, for I am thy God; I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
  • Isa 41:14 : 14 Fear not, thou worm Jacob, and ye men of Israel; I will help thee, saith Jehovah, and thy Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel.
  • Isa 51:12 : 12 I, even I, am he that comforteth you: who art thou, that thou art afraid of man that shall die, and of the son of man that shall be made as grass;

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Mark 6:47-51
    5 verses
    90%

    47And when even was come, the boat was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land.

    48And seeing them distressed in rowing, for the wind was contrary unto them, about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking on the sea; and he would have passed by them:

    49but they, when they saw him walking on the sea, supposed that it was a ghost, and cried out;

    50for they all saw him, and were troubled. But he straightway spake with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.

    51And he went up unto them into the boat; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves;

  • John 6:19-21
    3 verses
    88%

    19When therefore they had rowed about five and twenty or thirty furlongs, they behold Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing nigh unto the boat: and they were afraid.

    20But he saith unto them, It is I; be not afraid.

    21They were willing therefore to receive him into the boat: and straightway the boat was at the land whither they were going.

  • 86%

    24But the boat was now in the midst of the sea, distressed by the waves; for the wind was contrary.

    25And in the fourth watch of the night he came unto them, walking upon the sea.

    26And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a ghost; and they cried out for fear.

  • Matt 17:6-7
    2 verses
    81%

    6And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid.

    7And Jesus came and touched them and said, Arise, and be not afraid.

  • Mark 4:37-41
    5 verses
    80%

    37And there ariseth a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the boat, insomuch that the boat was now filling.

    38And he himself was in the stern, asleep on the cushion: and they awake him, and say unto him, Teacher, carest thou not that we perish?

    39And he awoke, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.

    40And he said unto them, Why are ye fearful? have ye not yet faith?

    41And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?

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    28And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee upon the waters.

    29And he said, Come. And Peter went down from the boat, and walked upon the waters to come to Jesus.

    30But when he saw the wind, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried out, saying, Lord, save me.

    31And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and took hold of him, and saith unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?

    32And when they were gone up into the boat, the wind ceased.

    33And they that were in the boat worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.

  • Matt 8:24-27
    4 verses
    79%

    24And behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the boat was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.

    25And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Save, Lord; we perish.

    26And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.

    27And the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him?

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    36And as they spake these things, he himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace [be] unto you.

    37But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they beheld a spirit.

    38And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and wherefore do questionings arise in your heart?

  • Luke 8:22-25
    4 verses
    75%

    22Now it came to pass on one of those days, that he entered into a boat, himself and his disciples; and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake: and they launched forth.

    23But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filling [with water], and were in jeopardy.

    24And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. And he awoke, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm.

    25And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And being afraid they marvelled, saying one to another, Who then is this, that he commandeth even the winds and the water, and they obey him?

  • Matt 28:9-10
    2 verses
    75%

    9And behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and took hold of his feet, and worshipped him.

    10Then saith Jesus unto them, Fear not: go tell my brethren that they depart into Galilee, and there shall they see me.

  • 27Peace I leave with you; my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

  • 1Let not your heart be troubled: believe in God, believe also in me.

  • 12And he said unto them, Take me up, and cast me forth into the sea; so shall the sea be calm unto you: for I know that for my sake this great tempest is upon you.

  • 33These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

  • 36But Jesus, not heeding the word spoken, saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Fear not, only believe.

  • 25Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even so as it hath been spoken unto me.

  • 35And on that day, when even was come, he saith unto them, Let us go over unto the other side.

  • 26And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them. Jesus cometh, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace [be] unto you.

  • 28Howbeit, after I am raised up, I will go before you into Galilee.

  • 19When therefore it was evening, on that day, the first [day] of the week, and when the doors were shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace [be] unto you.

  • 7But go, tell his disciples and Peter, He goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said unto you.

  • 50But Jesus hearing it, answered him, Fear not: only believe, and she shall be made whole.

  • 22And now I exhort you to be of good cheer; for there shall be no loss of life among you, but [only] of the ship.