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But he said to them, "It is I. Don`t be afraid."
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The Voice of Peace
Commentators emphasize that the disciples' terror instantly vanished upon hearing Jesus's voice. His simple statement, "It is I," was enough to replace their fear with profound peace. This illustrates that the recognized presence of Jesus is the ultimate antidote to fear for the believer, even in the midst of a storm.
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Be not afraid (μη φοβεισθε). Prohibition with μη and present middle imperative of φοβεομα. So in Mr 6:50 ([Reference Matthew 14:27…
19th Century
Anglican
See the same words in Mark 6:50. Saint Matthew’s account is more full here, adding the trial of Saint Peter’s faith.
Baptist
But he said to them, It is I; be not afraid.
Then they must have felt at ease at once as soon as they knew that it was Jesus who wa…
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The disciples were still a considerable distance from the shore at Capernaum (cf. Mark 6:47). As they looked back, they were terrified t…
16th Century
Protestant
It is I: be not terrified. From this, we learn that it is in Christ’s presence alone that we have abundant grounds for confidence, so that…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But he says to them, it is I, be not afraid.(See Gill on Matthew 14:27).
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Presbyterian
Here were Christ's disciples in the way of duty, and Christ was praying for them; yet they were in distress. There may be perils and afflictions of…
13th Century
Catholic
1. Previously, the Evangelist told us about the miracle of the loaves and fishes. Now he shows the threefold effect this miracle had on the …
