Upon the waters (επ τα υδατα). The impulsiveness of Peter appears as usual. Matthew alone gives this Peter episode.

And Peter answered, and so on. Here is an instance of the characteristic ardour and rashness of Peter. He had less real faith tha…

And Peter answered him — The incident that follows is narrated by St. Matthew only. It may have been one that the Apostle did not …

And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were tro…

St. John Chrysostom: Desiring to prompt a diligent examination of what had been done, He commanded those who had witnessed the…

How far Peter got is unclear, but at Jesus’ command he walked on the water. But his outlook changed: when he saw the storm, he began to sink. It wa…

And Peter answering. The condition which he lays down shows that his faith was not yet fully settled. If it is you, he says, bid me co…

And Peter answered him and said
Who knew his voice, and was ready to believe it might be Christ; and having more cou…

Those are not Christ's followers who cannot enjoy being alone with God and their own hearts. It is good, on special occasions, and when we find our…

After having excluded Herod’s opinion, here the Evangelist mentions the power of Christ’s doctrine. For its power is threefold: it feeds, it rescue…