Matthew 14:27
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 14:27 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 14:27 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 14:27 — KJV
“But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.”
— Matthew 14:27 (KJV)
Matthew 14:27 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 14:27
“It is in the power of my hand to do you hurt: but the God of your father spake unto me yesternight, saying, Take thou heed that thou speak not to Jacob either good or bad.”
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“And they spake unto all the company of the children of Israel, saying, The land, which we passed through to search it, is an exceeding good land.”
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“And command thou the people, saying, Ye are to pass through the coast of your brethren the children of Esau, which dwell in Seir; and they shall be afraid of you: take ye good heed unto yourselves therefore:”
Shares key themes with Matthew 14:27: saying, good, afraid
“And they spake unto him, saying, If thou wilt be a servant unto this people this day, and wilt serve them, and answer them, and speak good words to them, then they will be thy servants for ever.”
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“And Ahab spake unto Naboth, saying, Give me thy vineyard, that I may have it for a garden of herbs, because it is near unto my house: and I will give thee for it a better vineyard than it; or, if it seem good to thee, I will give thee the worth of it in money. seem...: Heb. be good in thine eyes”
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