Matthew 14:26

Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 14

“And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.”Matthew 14:26

What Does Matthew 14:26 Mean?

Matthew 14:26 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 14, verse 26 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 14 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (14)

These passages are connected to Matthew 14:26 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Revelation 1:17“And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last:”Mark 6:49“But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been a spirit, and cried out:”Luke 1:11“And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense.”Daniel 10:6“His body also was like the beryl, and his face as the appearance of lightning, and his eyes as lamps of fire, and his arms and his feet like in colour to polished brass, and the voice of his words like the voice of a multitude.”Luke 24:37“But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit.”1 Samuel 28:12“And when the woman saw Samuel, she cried with a loud voice: and the woman spake to Saul, saying, Why hast thou deceived me? for thou art Saul.”Job 4:14“Fear came upon me, and trembling, which made all my bones to shake.”Mark 16:6“And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him.”Luke 24:45“Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures,”Acts 12:15“And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel.”Genesis 43:18“And the men were afraid, because they were brought into Joseph’s house; and they said, Because of the money that was returned in our sacks at the first time are we brought in; that he may seek occasion against us, and fall upon us, and take us for bondmen, and our asses.”Genesis 45:3“And Joseph said unto his brethren, I am Joseph; doth my father yet live? And his brethren could not answer him; for they were troubled at his presence.”Luke 24:5“And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead?”Job 4:15“Then a spirit passed before my face; the hair of my flesh stood up:”

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