VERSE STUDY • KJV

Matthew 14:24

But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.

Read it in 5 translations

But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.

but the boat was already far from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.

But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, distressed by the waves, for the wind was contrary.

But the boat was now in the midst of the sea, distressed by the waves; for the wind was contrary.

and the boat was now in the midst of the sea, distressed by the waves, for the wind was contrary.

21 And they that had eaten were about five thousand men, beside women and children.

22 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away.

23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone.

24 But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.

25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.

26 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.

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

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HISTORICAL INTERPRETATION

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