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Rescue First, Rebuke Second
Commentators highlight the significant order of Jesus's actions: He saves first, then He teaches. Jesus "immediately stretched forth his hand, and caught him" before offering a rebuke. This reveals Christ's character; His help is immediate in our peril. He doesn't wait for us to fix ourselves before rescuing us. This also serves as a model for believers: help others out of their difficulties before offering correction.
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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 14:31
Didst thou doubt? (εδιστασασ?). Only here and 28:17 in the N.T. From δισταζω and that from δις (twice). Pulled two ways. Peter's t…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 14:30–32
19th Century
Preacher
But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. And immediately Jesus stretched for…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 14:31
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 14:31
16th Century
Theologian
O man of little faith. While our Lord kindly preserves Peter, he does not overlook Peter’s fault. Such is the purpose of the chastisement …
John Gill
On Matthew 14:31
17th Century
Pastor
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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…