Matthew
“And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?”
Matthew 14:31
Matthew 14:31 (KJV) speaks to God's help, God's deliverance, and doubt — words set in Matthew, the Gospel that presents Jesus as the promised King. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever.”
Exodus 14:13“Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth.”
Psalms 124:8“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
Psalms 46:1“And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.”
Psalms 50:15“With him is an arm of flesh; but with us is the LORD our God to help us, and to fight our battles. And the people rested themselves upon the words of Hezekiah king of Judah.”
2 Chronicles 32:8“Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the LORD.”
Jeremiah 1:8
Common questions
What does Matthew 14:31 mean?
In the King James Version, Matthew 14:31 reads: "And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?" The verse speaks to God's help, God's deliverance, and doubt. To read it well, take it in the flow of Matthew 14 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Matthew 14:31 in the King James Version?
Yes. "And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?" is Matthew 14:31 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Matthew chapter 14.
What are some related Bible verses to Matthew 14:31?
Verses that sit beside Matthew 14:31 include Exodus 14:13, Psalms 124:8, and Psalms 46:1. Reading them alongside Matthew 14:31 deepens the theme of God's help.
How can I pray with Matthew 14:31?
Read Matthew 14:31 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.