Charles Spurgeon Commentary Matthew 14:29

"And he said, Come. And Peter went down from the boat, and walked upon the waters to come to Jesus." — Matthew 14:29 (ASV)

When good men are unwise and presumptuous, it may be for their lasting good to learn their folly by experience. He said, Come. Peter’s Lord is about to teach him a practical lesson.

He asked to be commanded to come. He may come. He does come. He leaves the boat. He treads the wave. He is on the way towards his Lord.

We can do anything if we have divine authorization and courage enough to take the Lord at His word. Now there were two on the sea—two wonders! Which was the greater? The reader may not find it easy to reply. Let him consider.

And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.

When good men are unwise and presumptuous, it may be for their lasting good to learn their folly by experience.

"He said, Come." Peter's Lord is about to teach him a practical lesson. He asked to be commanded to come. He may come. He does come. He leaves the boat, he treads the wave. He is on the way towards his Lord.

We can do anything if we have divine authorization, and courage enough to take the Lord at his word.

Now there were two on the sea, two wonders! Which was the greater? The reader may not find it easy to reply. Let him consider.