Matthew 14:22-23 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Matthew 14:22-33

We have here the story of another miracle which Christ wrought for the relief of his friends and followers, his walking upon the water to his disciples. In the foregoing miracle he acted as the Lord of nature, improving its powers for the supply of those who were in want; in this, he acted as the Lord of nature, correcting and controlling its powers for the succour of those who were in danger and distress. Observe, I. Christ's dismissing of his disciples and the multitude, after he had fed... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Matthew 14:22-27

14:22-27 Immediately he compelled his disciples to embark in the boat and to go on ahead to the other side, until he should send away the crowds. When he had sent away the crowds, he went up into a mountain by himself to pray. When it was late, he was there alone. The boat was by this time in the middle of the sea, battered by the waves, for the wind was contrary. About three o'clock in the morning, he came to them walking on the sea. When the disciples saw him walking on the sea they were... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 14:22

And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples ,.... As soon as ever he had wrought the above miracle, and perceived that the people were so convinced by it, of his being the Messiah, that they were determined, whether he would or not, to set him up for a temporal king, to deliver them from the Roman yoke; which they doubted not he was able to do, who could feed so large a number, with such a small quantity of provision; see John 6:14 and knowing also, that his disciples had imbibed the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 14:23

And when he had sent the multitudes away ,.... Had ordered them at least to go away; for, it seems, according to John 6:22 that they did not in general disperse: there was a large body of them that continued upon the spot all night, expecting his return; in which being disappointed, they took shipping, and came to Capernaum. He went up into a mountain apart to pray ; perhaps the same he went up to before, and from whence he came down, John 6:3 . This he chose as a proper place for... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 14:22

Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship - Either they were afraid to return into the jurisdiction of Herod, or they were unwilling to embark without their Lord and Protector, and would not enter their boat till Christ had commanded them to embark. From this verse it appears that Christ gave some advices to the multitudes after the departure of his disciples, which he did not wish them to hear. Unto the other side - Towards Capernaum, Matthew 14:34 . John 6:16 , John... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 14:23

He went up into a mountain apart, to pray - He whom God has employed in a work of mercy had need to return, by prayer, as speedily, to his Maker, as he can, lest he should be tempted to value himself on account of that in which he has no merit - for the good that is done upon earth, the Lord doth it alone. Some make this part of our Lord's conduct emblematic of the spirit and practice of prayer, and observe that the proper dispositions and circumstances for praying well are: Retirement... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 14:22

Verse 22 Matthew 14:22.And immediately Jesus constrained his disciples They must have been constrained; for they would never, of their own accord, have left him, and gone to the other side. Now in this they testify their great veneration for him, when, contrary to their own opinions, they yield to his command and obey it. And, indeed, it had an appearance of absurdity, that he should remain alone in a desert place, when night was approaching. But so much the greater commendation is due to the... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 14:23

Verse 23 23.He went up into a mountain alone. It is probable that the Son of God, who was fully aware of the tempest that was coming on, did not neglect the safety of his disciples in his prayers; and yet we naturally wonder that he did not rather prevent the danger than employ himself in prayer. But in discharging all the parts of his office as Mediator, he showed himself to be God and man, and exhibited proofs of both natures, as opportunities occurred. Though he had all things at his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 14:1-36

CHRIST 'S POWER TO SUPPLY AND PROTECT AND HEAL , PREFACED BY A STATEMENT OF HEROD 'S RELATION TO HIM . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 14:22

And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples. It was not their wish to leave him, especially when the multitudes seemed likely to elect him king ( John 6:15 ). But from the temptation to side with the multitudes our Lord desired now to shield them. Separation and physical work ( Matthew 14:24 ) would calm their excitement, and the object lesson that their Master already ruled over wind and sea would lead them to more perfect trust in his methods. Another reason for his sending them... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Matthew 14:22-33

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Matthew 14:22-27

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 14:22

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 14:23

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 14:22

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 14:23

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 14:22

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 14:23

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 14:1-36

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 14:22

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