And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.
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Gill's Exposition
And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea,.... It being now morning, and perhaps might have moon light; and besides, there is always more light upon the water than land; they were able to…
Barnes' Notes
And in the fourth watch of the night - The Jews anciently divided the night into three parts of four hours each, usually called watches. The first of these watches is mentioned in Lam 2:19, the middle…
We have here the story of another miracle which Christ wrought for the relief of his friends and followers, his walking upon the water to his disciples. In the foregoing miracle he acted as the Lord…
Cambridge Bible
in the fourth watch i. e. early in the morning. Cp. "Et jam quarta canit venturam buccina lucem," Propert. iv. 4. 63. At this time the Jews had adopted the Greek and Roman custom of four night…
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