Matthew 14:28-33 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 14:28-33

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 14:28

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

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 14:32

And when they were come into the ship ,.... Christ and Peter. The Arabic and Persic versions, and Munster's Hebrew Gospel read, "when he ascended", or "was come into the ship"; but there is no doubt but Peter went with him into it, though the following effect is only to be ascribed to Christ's coming into the ship, and not to Peter's: the wind ceased : from blowing with that fury and violence it did before, and there was a perfect calm; which gave equal proof of the divine power of... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 14:33

Then they that were in the ship ,.... Not only the rest of the disciples, who remained in it, whilst Peter came forth out of it, to walk upon the sea, to go to Christ: but the mariners also, the owners of the vessel, and their servants that managed it, came and worshipped him : not merely in a civil, but in a religious way; being convinced, by what they saw, that he must be truly and properly God, and worthy of adoration; saying, of a truth, thou art the Son of God : not by creation,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 14:28

Bid me come unto thee on the water - A weak faith is always wishing for signs and miracles. To take Christ at his word, argues not only the perfection of faith, but also the highest exercise of sound reason. He is to be credited on his own word, because he is the Truth, and therefore can neither lie nor deceive. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 14:29

Peter - walked on the water - However impossible the thing commanded by Christ may appear, it is certain he will give power to accomplish it to those who receive his word by faith; but we must take care never to put Christ's power to the proof for the gratification of a vain curiosity; or even for the strengthening of our faith, when the ordinary means for doing that are within our reach. read more

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

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

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 14:32

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 14:33

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 14:28

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 14:29

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