Matthew 14:27But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying "Cheer up! It is I! Don't be afraid."
The setting
Sea of Galilee, ~29 AD. Dawn breaking. Jesus speaking across the water to terrified disciples, His familiar voice cutting through wind and fear near Capernaum, Israel.
The emotion here: recording the moment terror turned to recognition
The original word
tharseite (θαρσεῖτε) — be of good courage, take heart, from 'tharsos' meaning boldness
Why it matters
'It is I' translates 'ego eimi'—the same phrase God used for His name in Exodus 3:14
Read with care
What most readers miss in Matthew 14:27
Jesus spoke IMMEDIATELY—He didn't let them stay terrified even one extra second
Common misconceptionPeople think 'don't be afraid' means fear is wrong. Jesus is actually saying 'I'm here now, so fear doesn't have to control you anymore.'
The thread continues
Verses that echo Matthew 14:27
Bible Genome reading
Matthew 14:27 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Matthew 14:27 comes from the book of Matthew, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to Jesus. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 95% and a tone that is tender. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include comfort, identity. Notable phrases: cheer up; it is I; don't be afraid. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains a command.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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