Matthew 14:30 Parallel Translations

But when he noticed how strong the wind was, he became afraid and started to sink. He shouted, "Lord, save me!"(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.

ASV:

But when he saw the wind, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried out, saying, Lord, save me.

BBE:

But when he saw the wind he was in fear and, starting to go down, he gave a cry, saying, Help, Lord.

DBY:

But seeing the wind strong he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, Lord, save me.

ERV:

But when he saw the wind, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried out, saying, Lord, save me.

WEY:

But when he felt the wind he grew frightened, and beginning to sink he cried out, "Master, save me."

WBS:

But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.

WEB:

But when he saw that the wind was strong, he was afraid, and beginning to sink, he cried out, saying, "Lord, save me!"

YLT:

but seeing the wind vehement, he was afraid, and having begun to sink, he cried out, saying, 'Sir, save me.'

Matthew 14:30 Cross References

XREF:

Matthew 14:29 And He said, "Come!" And Peter got out of the boat, and walked on the water and came toward Jesus.

Matthew 14:31 Immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and took hold of him, and said to him, "You of little faith, why did you doubt?" (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

PNT:

14:30 When he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid. He stepped into the water, but the roaring winds and rushing billows were too much for his faith.

WES:

14:30 He was afraid - Though he had been used to the sea, and was a skilful swimmer. But so it frequently is. When grace begins to act, the natural courage and strength are withdrawn.

MHC:

14:22-33 Those are not Christ's followers who cannot enjoy being alone with God and their own hearts. It is good, upon special occasions, and when we find our hearts enlarged, to continue long in secret prayer, and in pouring out our hearts before the Lord. It is no new thing for Christ's disciples to meet with storms in the way of duty, but he thereby shows himself with the more grace to them and for them. He can take what way he pleases to save his people. But even appearances of deliverance sometimes occasion trouble and perplexity to God's people, from mistakes about Christ. Nothing ought to affright those that have Christ near them, and know he is theirs; not death itself. Peter walked upon the water, not for diversion or to boast of it, but to go to Jesus; and in that he was thus wonderfully borne up. Special supports are promised, and are to be expected, but only in spiritual pursuits; nor can we ever come to Jesus, unless we are upheld by his power. Christ bade Peter come, not only that he might walk upon the water, and so know his Lord's power, but that he might know his own weakness. And the Lord often lets his servants have their choice, to humble and prove them, and to show the greatness of his power and grace. When we look off from Christ, and look at the greatness of opposing difficulties, we shall begin to fall; but when we call to him, he will stretch out his arm, and save us. Christ is the great Saviour; those who would be saved, must come to him, and cry to him, for salvation; we are never brought to this, till we find ourselves sinking: the sense of need drives us to him. He rebuked Peter. Could we but believe more, we should suffer less. The weakness of faith, and the prevailing of our doubts, displease our Lord Jesus, for there is no good reason why Christ's disciples should be of a doubtful mind. Even in a stormy day he is to them a very present help. None but the world's Creator could multiply the loaves, none but its Governor could tread upon the waters of the sea: the disciples yield to the evidence, and confess their faith. They were suitably affected, and worshipped Christ. He that comes to God, must believe; and he that believes in God, will come, Heb 11:6.

CONC:

Afraid Beginning Begun Boisterous Cried Cry Fear Felt Frightened Grew Master Save Saying Seeing Sink Sir Starting Strong Vehement Wind

Afraid Beginning Begun Boisterous Cried Cry Fear Felt Frightened Grew Help Master Save Sink Sir Starting Strong Vehement Wind

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