Event 090: Jesus Walks on Water: Public Ministry of Jeus from the First Passover to the Second: Gospel Harmony [LivingWeb Library]

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Public Ministry of Jesus From 2nd to 3rd Passover

089: Return of the Twelve and Jesus withdraws with them and feeds 5,000 people

091: Miraculously fed multitude seek and find Jesus at Capernaum. His discourse in the synagogue and Peter's confession

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Event 090: Jesus Walks on Water

But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.

- Matthew 14:27

Book	Matthew	Mark	Luke	John
Passage	14:22-33	6:45-56	Not in this Book	6:15-21
Lectionary	Proper 14A	Proper 12B (6:45-52)	Not in the Lectionary	Lent 4B (6:15)
Text	22 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. 23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone. 24 But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. 25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. 26 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear. 27 But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. 28 And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. 29 And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. 30 But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. 31 And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt? 32 And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased. 33 Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.	45 And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship, and to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the people. 46 And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray. 47 And when even was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land. 48 And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them. 49 But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been a spirit, and cried out: 50 For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he talked with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid. 51 And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered. 52 For they considered not the miracle of the loaves: for their heart was hardened. 53 And when they had passed over, they came into the land of Gennesaret, and drew to the shore. 54 And when they were come out of the ship, straightway they knew him, 55 And ran through that whole region round about, and began to carry about in beds those that were sick, where they heard he was. 56 And whithersoever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch if it were but the border of his garment: and as many as touched him were made whole.		15 When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone. 16 And when even was now come, his disciples went down unto the sea, 17 And entered into a ship, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was now dark, and Jesus was not come to them. 18 And the sea arose by reason of a great wind that blew. 19 So when they had rowed about five and twenty or thirty furlongs, they see Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing nigh unto the ship: and they were afraid. 20 But he saith unto them, It is I; be not afraid. 21 Then they willingly received him into the ship: and immediately the ship was at the land whither they went.
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Quotes

The authority of Jesus extends not only to sin and sickness but to the forces of nature as well. God's kingdom must be sovereign over the whole of the creation, not merely the world of men... To the community of faith, as to the distraught disciples, comes Jesus' word: " Take heart, it is I; have no fear."

- Howard Clark Kee, Interpreter's One-Volume Commentary: Matthew, p. 613

It is I, Greek ego eimi, lit. "I am." This is the divine name (Exodus 3:14).

- Atkinson, Basil F.C., New Bible Commentary (1954): Matthew, p.791

It is I: Greek ego eimi can mean 'I am' (cf. Ex 3:14) or 'I am He' (cf. Is. 41:4).

- R.E. Nixon, New Bible Commentary, Revised (1970): Matthew, p. 835

So does the Christian in the time of trial recognize the presence and cheering voice of his Savior.

- D.D. Whedon, Commentary on the Gospels, Vol. I: Matthew-Mark, p. 187

Nothing but this voice of Christ could, in such circumstances, have given courage and comfort to his disciples: those who are grievously tossed with difficulties and temptations require a similar manifestation of his power and goodness. When he proclaims himself in the soul, all sorrow, and fear, and sin are at an end.

- Clarke, Adam, Adam Clarke's Commentary, Matthew 14:27

Christ says not merely, "It is I, your Friend and Master"; he says, at least implies, it is the "I AM," who is coming to you, the Almighty One who rules wind and waves, who made them, and whom they obey.

- People's New Testament Commentary, Matthew 14:27

He did not keep them in suspense: "Straightway Jesus spake unto them." How sweetly sounded that loving and majestic voice! Above the roar of waves and howling of winds, they heard the voice of the Lord. This was his old word also, "Be of good cheer." The most conclusive reason for courage was his own presence. "It is I; be not afraid." If Jesus be near, if

- Spurgeon, C.H., Spurgeon's Commentary on Matthew, Matthew 14:27

Observe, when the disciples were in the saddest condition, how one word from Christ revives them; it is a sufficient support in all our afflictions to hear Christ's voice speaking to us, and to enjoy his favourable presence with us.

- Burkitt, William, Notes on the New Testament, Matthew 14:27

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