But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.
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Gill's Exposition
And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand,.... The Syriac reads it, "and in that very moment"; for his case requires immediate assistance, and Christ readily gave it; he reached out his hand at…
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,…
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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