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Seeing them distressed in rowing, for the wind was contrary to them; and about the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea, and he would have passed by them,
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A Torturous Struggle
Commentators emphasize that the Greek word for the disciples' struggle, 'basanizomenous,' means to be 'tortured' or 'tormented.' They had been battling a contrary wind for many hours, likely since evening until between 3 and 6 AM. This highlights their utter exhaustion and desperation, making Christ's arrival all the more dramatic and powerful.
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Seeing them distressed in rowing (ιδων αυτους βασανιζομενους εν τω ελαυνειν). See also Mt 8:29 for the word βασανιζω, to torture, …
19th Century
Anglican
And when he had sent them away.—See Notes on Matthew 14:22-33.
The time of this incident was “evening,” probably late at night. A boat in the middle of the Lake of Galilee could easily be seen at the time of th…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he saw them toiling in rowing He saw them either with his bodily eyes from the mountain on which he was; or he p…
Presbyterian
The church is often like a ship at sea, tossed with tempests, and not comforted. We may have Christ for us, yet wind and tide can be again…
