⭐WEB · Matthew 14:31

What does Matthew 14:31 mean?

"Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand, took hold of him, and said to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?”"

— Matthew 14:31 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

28

Peter answered him and said, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the waters.”

29

He said, “Come!” Peter stepped down from the boat, and walked on the waters to come to Jesus.

30

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

31

Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand, took hold of him, and said to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?”

32

When they got up into the boat, the wind ceased.

33

Those who were in the boat came and worshiped him, saying, “You are truly the Son of God!”

34

When they had crossed over, they came to the land of Gennesaret.

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