Didst thou doubt? (εδιστασασ?). Only here and 28:17 in the N.T. From δισταζω and that from δις (twice). Pulled two ways. Peter's t…

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

But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. And immediately Jesus stretched for…

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…

O man of little faith. While our Lord kindly preserves Peter, he does not overlook Peter’s fault. Such is the purpose of the chastisement …

And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand
The Syriac reads it, (htevrbw) , "and in …

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…