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Matthew 14:30 Β· KJV

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

King James Version

What does Matthew 14:30 mean? β†’

Passage Context

28And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.
29And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.
30But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.
31And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?
32And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you react when faced with overwhelming challenges?

2

What does asking for help look like for you?

3

When have you felt your faith waver in difficult times?

Life Application

faith

In moments of doubt, remember to reach out for help through prayer.

fear

Identify a fear in your life and consider how faith can help you overcome it.

People in This Verse

PeterNT

One of Jesus' closest disciples, known for his impulsive nature and leadership role in the early church.

First appearance: Matthew 4:18

Places in This Verse

Sea of Galilee(Lake Kinneret today)

A freshwater lake in northern Israel, significant for many events in Jesus' ministry.

Connection to Jesus

direct teaching

Peter's cry for salvation reflects the human condition of fear and the need for Jesus' saving power.

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