During the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went out to them, walking on the sea.
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 of nature, improving its powers for the supply of those who were in want; in this, he acted as the Lord of nature, correcting and controlling its powers for...
Commenting on Matthew 14:22-33
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 discern something like a man, walking upon the surface of the sea, but had not light enough to distinguish what, or who it was; and, moreover, had no thought...
Verse 25. And in the fourth watch of the night. The Jews anciently divided the night into three divisions o� four hours each. The first of these watches is mentioned in ; the middle watch in and the morning watch in . In the time of our Saviour: they divided the night into four watches;the fourth having been introduced by the Romans. These watches consisted of three hours each.