Matthew 14:26 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.”

Matthew 14:26 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Matthew 14:26 in 6 Bible Translations

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Matthew 14:26 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“When the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, “It’s a ghost!” and they cried out for fear.”

Matthew 14:26 — World English Bible

Matthew 14:26 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a ghost; and they cried out for fear. ”

Matthew 14:26 — American Standard Version

Matthew 14:26 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“and the disciples having seen him walking upon the sea, were troubled saying--`It is an apparition,' and from the fear they cried out;”

Matthew 14:26 — Young's Literal Translation

Matthew 14:26 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“And the disciples, seeing him walking on the sea, were troubled, saying, It is an apparition. And they cried out through fear. ”

Matthew 14:26 — Darby Translation

Matthew 14:26 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“And when his disciples sawe him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit, and cried out for feare.”

Matthew 14:26 — Geneva Bible

Matthew 14:26 in Context — Matthew 14

24 But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.

25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.

26 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.

27 But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.

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

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What Does Matthew 14:26 Mean?

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