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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 14:31

O thou of little faith. See note on Matthew 6:30 . wherefore = why, or for what. Greek. eis. doubt = waver, or hesitate. Greek. distazo. Occurs only here and Matthew 28:17 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 14:25

And in the fourth watch of the night he came unto them, walking upon the sea. And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a ghost; and they cried out for fear.This was an astounding occurrence, and the fear of the Twelve is understandable. If they recognized the form of Christ, they may have thought he had been killed; but for whatever reason, they were thoroughly afraid and troubled. In this verse is a remarkable example of how words can change... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 14:27

But straightway Jesus spake unto them saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.Christ's coming to those storm-tossed disciples symbolizes the way he has often come to his troubled disciples in all ages, walking to them over life's troubled waters; and, as always, he may pass them by, unless they cry out and call upon him as did the apostles here.Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. How grandly have those blessed words echoed down the centuries in men's hearts. Christ's holy... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 14:28

And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee upon the waters.Peter's "if" in this place is not a word of doubt but an argumentative "if" such as Christ himself used when he said, "If I go, I will come again." The true meaning is, "Since it is thou, etc." Peter, impetuous as always, dared the impossible, and with what memorable results. He actually did it, for a while, at least! read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 14:29

And he said, Come. And Peter went down from the boat, and walked upon the waters to come to Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried out, saying, Lord, save me.Peter succeeded at first, but then he failed. He did actually walk on the sea; but when he took his eyes off the Saviour and began to consider the difficulties, he began to sink. What a lesson shines in this. As long as people have respect unto the Lord and behold him in all their ways, they go... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 14:31

And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and took hold of him, and saith unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt? And when they were gone up into the boat, the wind ceased. And they that were in the boat worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.Peter's failure was due to lack of faith; and the rebuke was therefore deserved. He apparently profited by it. The acknowledgment of the disciples that Jesus was in fact the Son of God showed that Christ's... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 14:24-25

Matthew 14:24-25. The ship was now in the midst of the sea— The disciples, having met with a contrary wind, could not keep their course to Bethsaida, which was situated north-wards, about a league or two from the desert mountain on which the miraculous dinner was given. If Bethsaida had been at a greater distance, Jesus would hardly have sent the disciples away; nor would the disciples probably have consented to go; but as it was only a few miles off, he could easily walk thither on foot. See... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 14:26

Matthew 14:26. When the disciples saw him—they were troubled— It is well known, that it is never intirely dark on the water; not to urge that the moon might perhaps now be in the last quarter, as it must have been, if this was about three weeks before the passover. By that little light, therefore, which they had, the disciples seeing Jesus, but not perfectly discerning who it was, were much terrified, and said, It is certainly an apparition, or evil spirit, [Φαντασμα ]: for no human body, they... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 14:28-30

Matthew 14:28-30. And Peter answered him, &c.— St. Peter, a man of a warm and forward temper, looking at Jesus walking upon the sea, was exceedingly struck with it, and conceived a mighty desire of being enabled to do the like; wherefore, without weighing the matter, he immediately begged that Jesus would bid him come to him on the water. He did not doubt but his Master would gratify him. Perhaps he thought he shewed him respect thereby, his request insinuating, that he would undertake any... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 14:31

Matthew 14:31. Jesus stretched forth his hand, &c.— Peter did not doubt that it was Jesus who walked upon the water; he might have been convinced of that, as we observed in the former note, before he left the vessel; nay, must have been convinced of it while he was sinking, otherwise he would not have called to him for assistance; but he was afraid that Jesus could not or would not support him against the wind, which blew more fiercely than before: a doubt most unreasonable and culpable,... read more

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 14:31

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 14:25

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 14:27

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 14:28

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 14:29

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 14:31

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 14:24-25

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 14:26

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 14:28-30

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 14:31

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