Matthew 14:28

Modern

“Lord, if it is You,” Peter replied, “command me to come to You on the water.”

Traditional

And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.

Literal

And answering Him, Peter said, “Lord, if You are He, command me to come to You on the waters.”

Latin

Respondens autem Petrus, dixit: Domine, si tu es, jube me ad te venire super aquas.

Greek

English

“Lord, if it is You,” Peter replied, “command me to come to You on the water.”

Jesus showed his power over nature, giving the disciples a chance to trust him as the Son of God (Mathhew 14:33; see also 8:23–27; Psalm 8:6; Hebrews 2:8–9).

Theme notes and profiles

Romans 12:3
For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you.
John 6:68
Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life.
Matthew 26:33–35
Peter said to Him, “Even if all fall away on account of You, I never will.”
John 13:36–38
“Lord, where are You going?” Simon Peter asked. Jesus answered, “Where I am going, you cannot follow Me now, but you will follow later.”
Matthew 19:27
“Look,” Peter replied, “we have left everything to follow You. What then will there be for us?”
Luke 22:31–34
Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you like wheat.
Luke 22:49–50
Those around Jesus saw what was about to happen and said, “Lord, should we strike with our swords?”
Mark 14:31
But Peter kept insisting, “Even if I have to die with You, I will never deny You.” And all the others said the same thing.

Peter: Apostle of Jesus, leader in the early church