“But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying,“Cheer up! It is I!Don’t be afraid.”
Matthew 14:27 (WEB)
Context Reading
25In the fourth watch of the night,Jesus came to them, walking on the sea. 26When the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, “It’s a ghost!” and they cried out for fear. 27But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying,“Cheer up! It is I!Don’t be afraid.” 28Peter answered him and said, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the waters.” 29He said,“Come!”Peter stepped down from the boat and walked on the waters to come to Jesus.