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Berean Standard Bible

“But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.””

Matthew 14:27

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In the night the disciples were struggling against the wind in a boat, far from land, when they saw Jesus walking toward them on the water. They were terrified and thought he was a ghost.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”

World English Bible (WEB)

But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Cheer up! It is I! Don’t be afraid.”

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But straight away Jesus said to them, Take heart; it is I, have no fear.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, 'Be of good courage, I amhe, be not afraid.'

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Mas luego Jesús les habló, diciendo: Confiad, yo soy; no tengáis miedo.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Pero Jesús inmediatamente les gritó:―¡Calma! ¡No tengan miedo! ¡Soy yo!

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