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,

Commentaries:

Robertson's Word Pictures (NT)

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Didst thou doubt? (edistasas). Only here and Matthew 28:17 in the N.T. From distazw and that from div (twice). Pulled two ways. Peter's trust in the power of Christ gave way to his dread of the wind and waves. Jesus had to take hold of Peter (epelabeto, middle voice) and pull him up while still walking on the water.

**Other Robertson's Word Pictures (NT) entries containing Matthew 14:31:**

Matthew 28:17
John 6:20
James 1:8

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