Matthew 14:27
But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.
Cross-reference
In Matthew 28:10, the risen Jesus tells the women 'Do not be afraid' — repeating the same comforting command from this scene.
In Matthew 9:2, Jesus says 'Take heart' to the paralytic — the same encouragement he gives here to the fearful disciples.
In Isaiah 41:10, God says 'Fear not, for I am with you' — directly echoed in Jesus' 'Do not be afraid, I am' here.
Isaiah 51:12 combines 'I am He' and 'fear not' — Jesus' words directly echo God's self-identification and comfort.
Luke 24:39 also has Jesus saying 'it is I myself' to prove he's not a ghost — directly parallels the same self-identification when disciples feared a spirit.
John 6:20 records the exact same words from the same event — Jesus walking on water and reassuring disciples.
Revelation 1:17 also has the risen Christ saying 'Do not be afraid; I am' — directly echoes Jesus' words here as divine self-revelation.
Mark 6:50 is the parallel account of this event, with nearly identical wording: 'Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.'
In John 16:33, Jesus says 'Take heart, I have overcome the world' — a similar call to courage rooted in his identity.
In Acts 23:11, the Lord tells Paul 'Take courage' — parallel divine reassurance as Jesus gives here.
John 14:1-3 has Jesus say 'Let not your heart be troubled' and calls for trust in him — similar reassurance and self-identification.