But straightway Jesus spoke to them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.
But straightway Jesus spoke to them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.
But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.
But straight away Jesus said to them, Take heart; it is I, have no fear.
But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.
But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying "Cheer up! It is I! Don't be afraid."
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.