Matthew 14:30

Jesus Walks on Water · Matthew 14:22–33
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Translations

Modern
But when he saw the strength of the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”
Traditional
But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.
Literal
And seeing the strong wind, he was afraid, and having begun to sink, he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!”
Latin
Videns vero ventum validum, timuit: et cum cœpisset mergi, clamavit dicens: Domine, salvum me fac.

Original

Greek
English
But when he saw the strength of the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”

Notes

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

Simon Peter

Events

Parallels

Mark 6:45–52 John 6:16–21

Glossary

Gospel of Matthew Miracle Peter, the Apostle

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Doubting: Exemplified Faith: Trial of The Disciples, when Jesus Came Walking Upon the Sea of Galilee Galilee: Sea (Lake) of Galilee: Miracles of Jesus On Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of Walking on the Lake Jesus, the Christ: Walks on the Lake (Lake Galilee) Miracles of Jesus, in Chronological Order: Walks Upon Lake Galilee Peter: Walks Upon the Water of Lake Galilee Sea: Jesus Walked Upon Lake Galilee