Matthew 14:31

Translations

Modern

Immediately Jesus reached out His hand and took hold of Peter. “You of little faith,” He said, “why did you doubt?”

Traditional

And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?

Literal

And immediately Jesus, having stretched out the hand, took hold of him and says to him, “O little of faith, why did you waver?”

Latin

Et continuo Jesus extendens manum, apprehendit eum: et ait illi: Modicæ fidei, quare dubitasti?

Original

Greek

English

Immediately Jesus reached out His hand and took hold of Peter. “You of little faith,” He said, “why did you doubt?”

Notes

Matthew 14:22–33

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 Little Faith

Events

Jesus Walks on Waterc. AD 29

Related verses

James 1:6–8
But he must ask in faith, without doubting, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.
Psalm 138:7
If I walk in the midst of trouble, You preserve me from the anger of my foes; You extend Your hand, and Your right hand saves me.
Genesis 22:14
And Abraham called that place The LORD Will Provide. So to this day it is said, “On the mountain of the LORD it will be provided.”
Matthew 8:26
“You of little faith,” Jesus replied, “why are you so afraid?” Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it was perfectly calm.
Luke 22:31–32
Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you like wheat.
Matthew 17:20
“Because you have so little faith,” He answered. “For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”
Mark 5:41
Taking her by the hand, Jesus said, “Talitha koum!” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, get up!”
Matthew 16:8
Aware of their conversation, Jesus said, “You of little faith, why are you debating among yourselves about having no bread?
Matthew 6:30
If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?
Mark 1:31
So He went to her, took her by the hand, and helped her up. The fever left her, and she began to serve them.
Isaiah 63:12
…who sent His glorious arm to lead them by the right hand of Moses, who divided the waters before them to gain for Himself everlasting renown,
Luke 24:34
…and saying, “The Lord has indeed risen and has appeared to Simon!”

Parallels

Mark 6:45–52 John 6:16–21

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Gospel of Matthew Miracle Peter, the Apostle

Topics

Chiding: Jesus Chides his Disciples: On Account of Their Unbelief Doubt Doubting: Exemplified Doubting: General Scriptures Concerning 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

Matthew 14:31

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