Matthew 14:31

And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?

Cross-reference

Matthew 8:26 uses the same 'little faith' rebuke in a storm-calming miracle, directly paralleling this water-walking scene.

Matthew 16:8 again rebukes disciples with 'little faith' about bread, showing a pattern in Jesus' teaching.

Matthew 17:20 expands 'little faith' — even mustard-seed faith moves mountains, contrasting Peter's doubt.

In Matthew 6:30, Jesus uses the same phrase 'little faith' for worry about clothing — directly echoing the rebuke to Peter for doubting.

In Matthew 15:28, Jesus commends a woman's 'great faith' — a direct contrast to Peter's 'little faith' here.

James 1:6-8 describes doubter as wave tossed by wind — exactly Peter's situation, reinforcing instability of doubt.

Luke 22:32 Parallel

Luke 22:32 records Jesus praying that Peter's faith not fail, directly echoing the 'little faith' rebuke here.

Mark 11:23 Parallel

Mark 11:23 reinforces 'do not doubt' — believing without doubt moves mountains, contrasting Peter's doubt.

Mark 4:40 Parallel

In Mark 4:40, Jesus rebukes disciples for fear during a storm — same lesson of trusting Him despite circumstances, also on water.

Romans 4:19 Contrast

In Romans 4:19, Abraham's faith did not weaken despite impossible odds — opposite of Peter's doubt when facing waves.

Luke 12:28 Parallel

In Luke 12:28, Jesus calls disciples 'little faith' for worrying — same phrase and rebuke as to Peter.

Luke 8:25 Parallel

In Luke 8:25, Jesus asks 'Where is your faith?' after calming the storm — parallel to rebuking Peter's doubt on the sea.

Isaiah 63:12 describes God's arm dividing waters for Israel — Jesus extends his hand to rescue Peter from water. Typology of deliverance through water.

Romans 4:18-20 shows Abraham's unwavering faith — he did not doubt, contrasting Peter's doubt.

Psalm 138:7 Allusion

Psalm 138:7 says God 'stretches out your hand' to save — Jesus physically reaches out his hand to catch Peter. Parallel imagery.

Exodus 14:10 shows Israel terrified and doubting at the Red Sea — parallels Peter's fear and doubt.

Romans 14:1 Related theme

In Romans 14:1, Paul says to accept those with weak faith — Peter's weak faith is met with rescue, not rejection.

In 1 Samuel 27:1, David fears Saul will destroy him despite God's promises — similar to Peter's doubt after walking on water. Both let fear override past faithfulness.