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A Portrait of Eager Faith
Commentators universally describe Peter as impulsive, ardent, and even rash. His request to walk on water reveals a character full of genuine, though imperfect, faith. Scholars like Albert Barnes and John Calvin note that while his desire was rooted in love for Jesus, it was mixed with presumption. This serves as a powerful example of how God works with and through eager but flawed followers.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 14:28–31
18th Century
Theologian
And Peter answered, and so on. Here is an instance of the characteristic ardour and rashness of Peter. He had less real faith tha…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 14:28
Upon the waters (επ τα υδατα). The impulsiveness of Peter appears as usual. Matthew alone gives this Peter episode.
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 14:25–29
19th Century
Preacher
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…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 14:28
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…
John Calvin
On Matthew 14:28
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On Matthew 14:28
17th Century
Pastor
And Peter answered him and said
Who knew his voice, and was ready to believe it might be Christ; and having more cou…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 14:22–33
17th Century
Minister
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…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 14:15–36
13th Century
Philosopher
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…