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Following the Leader
The disciples' simple act of following Jesus into the boat is a model for believers. Commentators see the boat as a symbol of the Church or the Christian life. Christ enters first as the leader, and His disciples follow. This illustrates the foundational call of every Christian: to go where Jesus leads.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 8:23
18th Century
Theologian
Into a ship. This was on the Sea of Tiberias. The ship in which they sailed was probably a small open boat, with sails, such as w…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 8:18–24
19th Century
Preacher
Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart unto the other side. And a certain scribe came, and said unto him,…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 8:23
The narrative moves forward from v.18; the order to cross the lake to escape the crowd is now carried out. The “boat” here is doubtless a fishing b…
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John Calvin
On Matthew 8:23
16th Century
Theologian
As we will soon encounter again the mention of a lake, where it is said (Matthew 8:33) that the swine were carried into it with violenc…
John Gill
On Matthew 8:23
17th Century
Pastor
And when he was entered into a ship
Which was got ready by his disciples, or hired by them for his use, according to…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 8:23–27
17th Century
Minister
It is a comfort to those who go down to the sea in ships, and are often in perils there, to reflect that they have a Savior to trust in and pray to…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 8:14–27
13th Century
Philosopher
And when Jesus had come into Simon Peter’s house, etc. Christ’s power is commended in the cure of the leper; it is also c…