Matthew 14:27

Matthew 14:27 Meaning and Explanation

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

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At once Jesus reassures them: take courage, it is I, do not be afraid.

What Does Matthew 14:27 Mean?

Jesus answers their fear immediately with His voice. He tells them to take heart, identifies Himself -- it is I -- and commands them not to be afraid. Three short phrases cut through the panic: courage, presence, and peace, all carried on the sound of a familiar voice.

The cure for their fear was His presence made known. The words it is I echo the name God revealed of old, and they steady every storm-tossed heart that hears them. When we know the One walking toward us, terror gives way to trust. Christ does not always still the wind at once; first He gives us Himself, and that is enough.

Matthew 14:27 in the Original Language

ego eimi (ἐγώ εἰμι), 'it is I' -- literally 'I am', the words by which God made His name known.

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What does Matthew 14:27 mean?

At once Jesus reassures them: take courage, it is I, do not be afraid.

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