Matthew 14:31

Matthew 14:31

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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People's Commentary (NT)

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Matthew 14:31 O thou of little faith. Peter's act did not exemplify his faith, but his doubts. True faith never attempts wonders merely for the sake of doing them. It is a fact that ought to be noted that the Gospels narrate the failures in miraculous power on the part of the apostles as well as their success. No book of myths would do this. At the same time it is always made plain why they failed.

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