And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying , It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.
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Gill's Exposition
But straightway Jesus spake unto them,.... Directly, the very moment, as soon as ever they cried out, and he perceived the consternation they were in, as one truly affected towards them, and concerned…
Barnes' Notes
They were troubled - They were afraid. The sight was remarkable. It was sufficient to awe them. In the dark night, amid the tumultuous billows appeared the form of a man. They thought it was a spirit…
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…
The Disciples cross from the Scene of the Miracle to Bethsaida
Mar 6:45-52; Joh 6:15-21
St Matthew alone narrates St Peter's endeavour to walk on the sea.
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