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In the fourth watch of the night Jesus came to them, walking on the sea.
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He Comes at the Right Time
Commentators explain that the "fourth watch" was between 3 a.m. and 6 a.m. After a long night of prayer, Jesus came to the disciples in their darkest hour. This teaches that even when help seems delayed, Christ's love finds a way to reach His people at the most timely and needed moment.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And in the fourth watch of the night. The Jews in ancient times divided the night into three divisions of four hours each. The first
Walking upon the sea (περιπατων επ την θαλασσαν). Another nature miracle. Some scholars actually explain it all away by urging tha…
19th Century
Anglican
In the fourth watch of the night — The Jews, since their conquest by Pompey, had adopted the Roman division of the night into four…
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Baptist
Jesus is sure to come. The night wears on and the darkness thickens, the fourth watch of the night draws near, but where is He?
Faith says, …
The Romans divided the night from sunset to sunrise into four watches (reflected here). Jesus’ approach to the boat therefore occurred between 3:00…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And in the fourth watch of the night This is said, according to the division of the night into four watches, by the …
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
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…
