“Come,” said Jesus. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water, and came toward Jesus.
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
But when he saw the wind boisterous,.... Or "strong", blowing hard against him, and raising up the waves, which beat with great violence upon him, he was afraid; though Christ was so nigh him, and he had had such an instance of his power in bearing him up, causing him to walk upon the waters thus far; which shows, that his faith was imperfect: and...
And he said, Come. And when Peter had come down out of the boat. he walked on the water, to go to Jesus--(Also see on Mar 6:50.)