Bible Strands
Matthew 14:28
“Lord, if it is You,” Peter replied, “command me to come to You on the water.”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Peter speaks from inside the boat to Jesus immediately after Jesus identifies Himself and tells the disciples not to fear. The words — kurie (Lord) and ei (if) frame the conditional structure of the request. The thread — The address “Lord” appears in John 6:68 and Matthew 26:33, while the theme of measured self-assessment runs through Romans 12:3. Why it lands — The text records a request for a direct command before action, requiring a reader to examine whether they will step out in obedience only when given clear instruction.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.
Cross-references
- John 6:68 Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life.
- Romans 12:3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you.
- Matthew 26:33 Peter said to Him, “Even if all fall away on account of You, I never will.”
- John 13:36 “Lord, where are You going?” Simon Peter asked. Jesus answered, “Where I am going, you cannot follow Me now, but you will follow later.”
- Matthew 19:27 “Look,” Peter replied, “we have left everything to follow You. What then will there be for us?”
- Mark 14:31 But Peter kept insisting, “Even if I have to die with You, I will never deny You.” And all the others said the same thing.
- Luke 22:31 Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you like wheat.
- Luke 22:49 Those around Jesus saw what was about to happen and said, “Lord, should we strike with our swords?”