Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Matthew 14:25
the fourth watch: The Jews at this time divided the night into four watches; the first was from six o'clock in the evening till nine, the second from nine to twelve, the third from twelve till three, and the fourth from three till six; so that it probably began to be daylight before our Lord came to his disciples. Matthew 24:43, Luke 12:38 walking: This suspension of the laws of gravitation was a proper manifestation of omnipotence. Job 9:8, Psalms 93:3, Psalms 93:4, Psalms 104:3, Mark 6:48,... read more
John Trapp Complete Commentary - Matthew 14:27
27 But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. Ver. 27. But straightway Jesus spake, &c. ] He waits to be gracious, Isaiah 30:18 . Our extremity is his opportunity. Cum duplicantur lateres venit Moses. God brings his people to the mount with Abraham, yea, to the very brow of the hill, till their feet slip, and then delivers them: when all is given up for lost, then comes he in, as out of an engine, εκ μηχανης . It is I, fear not ] Quid timet... read more