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Peter on the Water

Matthew 14:24 ESV

but the boat by this time was a long way from the land, beaten by the waves, for the wind was against them.

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Matthew 14:24–33 ESV

24 but the boat by this time was a long way from the land, beaten by the waves, for the wind was against them. 25 And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. 26 But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, “It is a ghost!” and they cried out in fear. 27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.” 28 And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” 29 He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. 30 But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.” 31 Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” 32 And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. 33 And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”

Verse 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.

Clarke, A. (Trans.). (2014). The Holy Bible with a Commentary and Critical Notes (New Edition, Vol. 5, p. 160). Bellingham, WA: Faithlife Corporation.

Clarke, A. (Trans.). (2014). The Holy Bible with a Commentary and Critical Notes (New Edition, Vol. 5, p. 160). Bellingham, WA: Faithlife Corporation.