Matthew 14:25-32 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

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Matthew 14:28-33

14:28-33 Peter got down from the boat and walked on the water to come to Jesus. But, when he saw the wind, he was afraid; and, when he began to sink below the water, he cried out, "Lord, save me!" Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand and grasped him. "O man of little faith!" he said. "Why did you begin to have doubts?" And when they got into the boat, the wind sank. And those in the boat knelt in reverence before him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God." There is no passage in the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 14:25

And in the fourth watch of the night ,.... This is said, according to the division of the night into four watches, by the Jews; who F15 T. Hieros. Beracot, fol. 2. 4. Echa Rabbati, fol. 54. 4. say, that "there are four watches in the night, and four watches in the day.' It is true indeed, that it is disputed among them, whether there were four watches, or only three in the night: some say there were four, others say there were but three F16 T. Bab. Beracot, fol. 3. 1, 2. ;... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 14:26

And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea ,.... It being now morning, and perhaps might have moon light; and besides, there is always more light upon the water than land; they were able to discern something like a man, walking upon the surface of the sea, but had not light enough to distinguish what, or who it was; and, moreover, had no thought of Christ, or expectation of seeing him; and the appearance of a man walking upon the waters being so unusual, and astonishing, they were... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 14:27

But straightway Jesus spake unto them ,.... Directly, the very moment, as soon as ever they cried out, and he perceived the consternation they were in, as one truly affected towards them, and concerned for their welfare; he called out aloud unto them, not coming with any intention to fright them, but to save them; saying, be of good cheer, it is I, be not afraid : take heart, be of good courage, do not be affrighted at my appearance, from whom you have nothing to fear; nor be afraid of... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 14:28

And Peter answered him and said ,.... Who knew his voice, and was ready to believe it might be Christ; and having more courage, and being more forward than the rest of the disciples, ventured to speak to him; saying, Lord, if it be thou ; for he was not fully assured that it was he: he might consider that nocturnal apparitions are deceitful, and that Satan can transform himself into an angel of light, and could put on the appearance, and mimic the voice of Christ; wherefore, to try... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 14:29

And he said, come ,.... This he said, partly to assure them who he was; for had he denied him, he and the rest might have concluded, it was none of Jesus; and partly to commend his love, and confirm his faith, by giving a further instance of his power, in enabling him to walk upon the water, as he did: and when Peter was come down out of the ship ; as he immediately did, having orders from Christ; and being by this second speech fully convinced it was he he walked on the water ; a... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 14:30

But when he saw the wind boisterous ,.... Or "strong", blowing hard against him, and raising up the waves, which beat with great violence upon him, he was afraid ; though Christ was so nigh him, and he had had such an instance of his power in bearing him up, causing him to walk upon the waters thus far; which shows, that his faith was imperfect: and beginning to sink ; through fear, and the violence of the wind and waves, just ready to be immersed, and go down to the bottom of the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 14:31

And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand ,.... The Syriac reads it, וברשעתה , "and in that very moment"; for his case requires immediate assistance, and Christ readily gave it; he reached out his hand at once, being just by him, and caught him ; as he was sinking to the bottom, and lifted him up, and set him on his feet upon the water, and enabled him to walk with him to the ship; but not without reproving him for the weakness of his faith, and said unto him, O thou of little... read more

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

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

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Matthew 14:28-33

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 14:25

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 14:26

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 14:27

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 14:28

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 14:29

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 14:30

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 14:31

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