Matthew 14:33
New International Version
Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”

New Living Translation
Then the disciples worshiped him. “You really are the Son of God!” they exclaimed.

English Standard Version
And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”

Berean Standard Bible
Then those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “Truly You are the Son of God!”

Berean Literal Bible
And those in the boat worshiped Him, saying, "Truly You are the Son of God."

King James Bible
Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.

New King James Version
Then those who were in the boat came and worshiped Him, saying, “Truly You are the Son of God.”

New American Standard Bible
And those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “You are truly God’s Son!”

NASB 1995
And those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “You are certainly God’s Son!”

NASB 1977
And those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “You are certainly God’s Son!”

Legacy Standard Bible
And those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “You are truly God’s Son!”

Amplified Bible
Then those in the boat worshiped Him [with awe-inspired reverence], saying, “Truly You are the Son of God!”

Christian Standard Bible
Then those in the boat worshiped him and said, “Truly you are the Son of God.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then those in the boat worshiped Him and said, “Truly You are the Son of God!”

American Standard Version
And they that were in the boat worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.

Contemporary English Version
The men in the boat worshiped Jesus and said, "You really are the Son of God!"

English Revised Version
And they that were in the boat worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The men in the boat bowed down in front of Jesus and said, "You are truly the Son of God."

Good News Translation
Then the disciples in the boat worshiped Jesus. "Truly you are the Son of God!" they exclaimed.

International Standard Version
Then the men in the boat began to worship Jesus, saying, "You certainly are the Son of God!"

Majority Standard Bible
Then those who were in the boat came and worshipped Him, saying, “Truly You are the Son of God!”

NET Bible
Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God."

New Heart English Bible
Those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, "You are truly the Son of God."

Webster's Bible Translation
Then they that were in the boat came and worshiped him, saying, In truth thou art the son of God.

Weymouth New Testament
and the men on board fell down before him and said, "You are indeed God's Son."

World English Bible
Those who were in the boat came and worshiped him, saying, “You are truly the Son of God!”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and those in the boat having come, worshiped Him, saying, “You are truly God’s Son.”

Berean Literal Bible
And those in the boat worshiped Him, saying, "Truly You are the Son of God."

Young's Literal Translation
and those in the boat having come, did bow to him, saying, 'Truly -- God's Son art thou.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And they in the ship, having come, worshipped him, saying, Thou art truly the Son of God.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they that were in the boat came and adored him, saying: Indeed thou art the Son of God.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then those who were in the boat drew near and adored him, saying: “Truly, you are the Son of God.”

New American Bible
Those who were in the boat did him homage, saying, “Truly, you are the Son of God.”

New Revised Standard Version
And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they who were in the boat came and worshipped him; and they said, Truly you are the Son of God.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And those who were in the ship came and they worshiped him, and they said, “Truly, you are The Son of God!”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And they that were in the ship came and worshiped him, saying: Truly, thou art the Son of God.

Godbey New Testament
And those in the ship having come worshiped Him, saying, Truly thou art the Son of God.

Haweis New Testament
And they who were in the vessel, came and worshipped him, saying, Truly thou art the Son of God.

Mace New Testament
then they that were in the ship, came and worshipped him, saying, of a truth thou art the son of God.

Weymouth New Testament
and the men on board fell down before him and said, "You are indeed God's Son."

Worrell New Testament
And these in the boat worshiped Him, saying, "Truly Thou art God's Son."

Worsley New Testament
Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped Him, saying, Thou art indeed the Son of God.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Jesus Walks on Water
32And when they had climbed back into the boat, the wind died down. 33Then those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “Truly You are the Son of God!” 34When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret.…

Cross References
John 6:68-69
Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life. / We believe and know that You are the Holy One of God.”

Matthew 16:16
Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”

Mark 1:1
This is the beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

John 1:49
“Rabbi,” Nathanael answered, “You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!”

Luke 4:41
Demons also came out of many people, shouting, “You are the Son of God!” But He rebuked the demons and would not allow them to speak, because they knew He was the Christ.

John 20:28
Thomas replied, “My Lord and my God!”

Romans 10:9
that if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.

Philippians 2:11
and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Hebrews 1:6
And again, when God brings His firstborn into the world, He says: “Let all God’s angels worship Him.”

1 John 4:15
If anyone confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.

Isaiah 9:6
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Psalm 2:7
I will proclaim the decree spoken to Me by the LORD: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.

Daniel 7:13-14
In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence. / And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.

Psalm 45:6
Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.

Isaiah 7:14
Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will be with child and give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel.


Treasury of Scripture

Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth you are the Son of God.

worshipped.

Matthew 15:25
Then came she and worshipped him, saying, Lord, help me.

Matthew 28:9,17
And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him…

Luke 24:52
And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy:

Of.

Matthew 16:16
And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.

Matthew 17:5
While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.

Matthew 26:63
But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God.

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Matthew 14
1. Herod's opinion of Jesus.
3. Wherefore John Baptist was beheaded.
13. Jesus departs into a solitary place,
15. where he feeds five thousand men with five loves and two fishes.
22. He walks on the sea to his disciples;
34. and landing at Gennesaret,
35. heals the sick who touch of the hem of his garment.














Then those who were in the boat
This phrase sets the scene and identifies the witnesses of the miraculous event. The "boat" symbolizes the Church or the community of believers, often seen as a vessel of safety amidst the chaos of the world, represented by the sea. The disciples, who were in the boat, had just witnessed Jesus walking on water and calming the storm, which is a powerful testament to His divine authority. Historically, boats were essential for travel and trade in the ancient world, and they often appear in the Gospels as settings for Jesus' teachings and miracles.

worshiped Him
The Greek word for "worshiped" is "προσκυνέω" (proskuneo), which means to bow down or prostrate oneself in reverence. This act of worship indicates a recognition of Jesus' divine nature and authority. In the Jewish context, worship was reserved for God alone, making this act by the disciples a profound acknowledgment of Jesus' identity. This moment marks a significant development in the disciples' understanding of who Jesus is, moving from seeing Him as a teacher or prophet to recognizing His divinity.

saying, 'Truly You are the Son of God.'
The declaration "Truly" (Greek: "ἀληθῶς," alethos) emphasizes the certainty and conviction behind the disciples' statement. This is not a mere acknowledgment but a confession of faith. The title "Son of God" is pivotal in Christian theology, affirming Jesus' unique relationship with the Father and His divine nature. In the Old Testament, "son of God" could refer to angels or kings, but in the New Testament, it takes on a deeper meaning, signifying Jesus as the Messiah and the second person of the Trinity. This confession by the disciples is a moment of revelation and insight, inspired by witnessing Jesus' mastery over nature, which only God could possess.

(33) They that were in the ship.--The peculiar description was apparently intended to distinguish them from Peter and the other disciples, and probably indicates that they were the crew of the boat, or some chance passengers, who had no previous knowledge of our Lord and of His works. They too were led, in that moment of wonder, to the confession that the Prophet of Nazareth was more than man, and in this, as far as the Gospel record goes, they anticipated the faith even of the foremost of the disciples. It is significant that Peter's confession that He was "the Son of God," or "the Holy One of God" (John 6:69), follows shortly upon this.

Verse 33. - Matthew only. Then - and (Revised Version, δέ) - they that were in the ship; boat (Revised Version). If there were others than the disciples in the boat, as is probable, these also would be included; but the disciples would naturally take the lead (cf. the notes on Matthew 8:23, 27). Came and. The Revised Version omits these two words, with the manuscripts. They are due to the analogy of Matthew 8:2; Matthew 9:18. Worshipped him (Matthew 4:9, note). In Matthew 8:27 we read of wonder; here, of homage. Saying, Of a truth (ἀληθῶς); cf. Matthew 5:18, s.v. "verily." The word seems to imply that the suggestion did not enter their minds now for the first time. Two had, perhaps, heard the words spoken at the baptism (Matthew 3:17), and most of them, if not all, the utterance by the demons in Matthew 8:29. Yet these utterances in reality far surpassed what they even nosy imagined (vide infra). Thou art the Son of God (Θεοῦ υἱὸς εϊ). Although the phrase is not of the definite form found in Matthew 26:63 and Matthew 16:16, where it is used with express reference to the Messiahship of Jesus (cf. for the intermediate form, Matthew 27:40 with 43), yet it is impossible to take it here as merely referring to a moral relation between Jesus and God. In Matthew 27:54 this might be sufficient (Luke has "righteous"); but here there is no question of coming up to a standard of moral uprightness, but rather of manifestation of power, and this is connected with Messiah. His authority over the elements leads to the homage of those who witness its exercise, and forces from them the expression that he is the promised Representative of God on earth (Psalm 2:7; cf. Matthew 2:15, note). Observe, however, that not even so is it a profession of faith in his absolute Divinity. (Kubel's note on this subject in Matthew 8:29 is very good.)

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Then
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

those who [were]
οἱ (hoi)
Article - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

the
τῷ (tō)
Article - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

boat
πλοίῳ (ploiō)
Noun - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4143: A ship, vessel, boat. From pleo; a sailer, i.e. Vessel.

worshiped
προσεκύνησαν (prosekynēsan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 4352: From pros and a probable derivative of kuon; to fawn or crouch to, i.e. prostrate oneself in homage.

Him,
αὐτῷ (autō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

saying,
λέγοντες (legontes)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.

“Truly
Ἀληθῶς (Alēthōs)
Adverb
Strong's 230: Truly, really, certainly, surely. Adverb from alethes; truly.

You are
εἶ (ei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

the Son
Υἱὸς (Huios)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5207: A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.

of God!”
Θεοῦ (Theou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.


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