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Matthew 14:31
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29 So He said, “Come.” And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus.
30 But when he saw1 that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!”  
31 And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him, and said to him, “O you of alittle faith, why did you doubt?”  
32 And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased.
33 Then those who were in the boat1 came and worshiped Him, saying, “Truly aYou are the Son of God.”  

Many Touch Him and Are Made Well

34 aWhen they had crossed over, they came1 to the land of Gennesaret.  
35 And when the men of that place recognized Him, they sent out into all that surrounding region, brought to Him all who were sick,
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Matthew 14:28-31

And Peter answered ... - Here is an instance of the characteristic ardor and rashness of Peter. He had less real faith than he supposed, and more ardor than his faith would justify. He was rash, headlong, incautious, really attached to Jesus, but still easily daunted and prone to fall. He was afraid, therefore, when in danger, and, sinking, cried again for help. Thus he was suffered to learn his own character, and his dependence on Jesus: a lesson which all Christians are permitted sooner or later to learn by dear-bought experience.




Other Barnes' Notes entries containing Matthew 14:31:

Judges 4:8
Matthew 14:34-36
Matthew 14:34-36
Mark 4:35-41
Mark 6:45-56
John 6:16-21
Hebrews 2:16

 

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