Matthew 14:27 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. It is I; be not afraid - Nothing but this voice of Christ could, in such circumstances, have given courage and comfort to his disciples: those who are grievously tossed with difficulties and temptations require a similar manifestation of his power and goodness. When he proclaims himself in the soul, all sorrow, and fear, and sin are at an end.