Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 14:23

23. Up into a mountain The natural position of the locality seems to fix with a singular certainty what mountain this was. A mountain at the extreme southeast margin of Butaiha shuts down upon the lake. This was doubtless the scene of our Lord’s midnight prayer. By day it would have commanded a view of the lake, the storm, and the tossing boat of the disciples. Evening was come This is the second, or later evening, of which the evening in Matthew 14:15 was the earlier, or afternoon. The... read more