Matthew 14:34-36 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 14:22-36

The walking on the sea. I. JESUS LEFT ALONE . 1 . He sends the disciples across the lake. He "constrained his disciples to get into a ship." It is a strong word. He compelled, he forced them; evidently they were very unwilling to leave him. St. John's narrative throws a light upon this. The miracle had produced a great impression; it was in accordance with the hopes of the Jews; it was what they looked for in the expected Messiah. It must be he, the multitude thought; he is come... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 14:34

And when they were gone over— had crossed over (Revised Version); διαπεράσαντες , Matthew 9:1 — they came into the land of Gennesaret — to the land, unto Gennesaret (Revised Version, with the true text). The plain El-Ruwer, part of the northwest side of the lake, and some three miles long by one broad, extending, roughly, from Chorazin (perhaps Khan Minyeh ; but comp. Matthew 11:21 , note) to Magdala. (For its fertility, see Josephus, 'Wars,' 3.10.8.) read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 14:34-36

On landing at Gennesaret numbers come to him and are healed. Parallel passage: Mark 6:53-56 , which is fuller. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 14:34-36

Philanthropy. After Jesus had come to his distressed disciples walking on the sea, and calmed for them the fury of the storm, with their Master now in their company, they had a pleasant run to the land of Gennesaret. Behold now another scene of wonder. "When the men of that place knew him," etc. Here we have a fine example of philanthropy, in which there is— I. A TRUE SYMPATHY WITH HUMANITY . The evidences of this are: 1 . A knowledge of what it is. This is expressed in the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 14:35

And when the men of that place had knowledge of him, they sent out into all that country round about (cf. Matthew 3:5 ). Matthew alone states definitely that this zeal was shown by the inhabitants of the Plain of Gennesaret. Mark's words ( Mark 6:55 ) are vaguer. And brought unto him all that were diseased; sick (Revised Version); cf. Matthew 4:24 ; Matthew 8:16 . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 14:36

And besought ; and they besought (Revised Version); i.e. the sick, for probably the change of person takes place here and not at" that they might touch." Him that they might only touch the hem of his garment ( Matthew 9:20 , Matthew 9:21 , notes): and as many as touched were made perfectly whole ( διεσώθησαν ); were made whole (Revised Version). For διά here is probably not intensive, but rather gives the thought of being brought out safe through the danger. In the LXX... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 14:34-36

Land of Gennesaret - This region was in Galilee, on the west side of the Sea of Tiberias; and in this land was situated Capernaum, to which he had directed his disciples to go.The hem of his garment - That is, the fringe or border on the outer garment. See the notes at Matthew 9:20.1. We learn from this chapter the power of conscience, Matthew 14:1-4. Herod’s guilt was the only reason why he thought John the Baptist had risen. At another time he would altogether have disbelieved it.... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 14:34

Matthew 14:34. They came into the land of Gennesaret A large tract of ground on the western shore of the lake, in a part of which Capernaum appears from hence to have been situated. For though Matthew and Mark speak only of their coming to the land of Gennesaret and putting to shore there, (see Mark 6:53,) it is plain from John’s account that Jesus, at his landing, came to Capernaum, for it was there the people found him that followed him in the morning from the other side of the sea. See... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 14:22-36

66. Jesus walks on the sea (Matthew 14:22-36; Mark 6:45-56; John 6:15-21)On seeing Jesus’ miracle with the bread and fish, many wanted to make him king immediately. This no doubt would have pleased many of Jesus’ followers, but for him it presented a possible temptation. He therefore sent his disciples to Bethsaida, while he escaped into the hills where he could be alone and pray (Matthew 14:22-23; Mark 6:45-46; John 6:15).Bethsaida was not far from the place where Jesus had fed the five... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 14:34

Gennesaret. It was at the northern end of the lake and to the west of the Jordan ( App-169 ). The Talmud identifies it with Chinnereth of the O.T. Josephus says it was about four miles long by two and a half broad. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 14:22-36

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 14:34

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 14:34-36

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 14:34-36

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 14:35

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 14:36

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 14:34-36

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 14:34

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 14:22-36

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 14:34

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