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The Source of Power
Commentators highlight a critical distinction: Jesus walked on water by His own divine power, but Peter walked only because he was upheld by Christ's power. The miracle was not Peter's to perform, but Christ's to sustain. This event was designed to teach Peter—and all believers—about their own weakness and their complete dependence on Jesus' strength.
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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…
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 14:29
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…
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John Gill
On Matthew 14:29
17th Century
Pastor
And he said, come
This he said, partly to assure them who he was; for had he denied him, he and the rest might have …
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…