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Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
And when the evening was come, he was there alone. But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. It did not matter however. For if his disciples be in a storm, so long as Christ is praying for them all the storms in the world are unable to sink them. They had a good protector. From the outlook of that...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
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. Now that the crowd is gone, he can take his rest, and he finds it in prayer. He went up into a mountain apart: in a place where he might speak aloud, and not be overheard or disturbed, he communed with the Father...
John Gill - Exposition - John Gill
But the ship was now in the midst of the sea,.... That is, the ship in which the disciples were put into, to go on the other side, had by this time got into the midst of the sea: the Syriac and Persic versions say, it was "many furlongs from land"; and the Arabic expressly says, "about twenty five furlongs": which account seems to be taken from...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. This is the case with the good ship of the Church of Christ today; it is “tossed with waves,” and “the wind” is “contrary.” It is very contrary just now; but, then, Christ is still pleading for the ship and all on board; and while he pleads, it can never...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. While Jesus was alone, they, in the ship, were in the same condition, but not occupied with the same spiritual exercise When they first quitted the shore it was fair sailing in the cool of the evening; but a storm gathered hastily as night covered the sky....
John Gill - Exposition - John Gill
And in the fourth watch of the night,.... This is said, according to the division of the night into four watches, by the Jews; who (o) say, that "there are four watches in the night, and four watches in the day.'' It is true indeed, that it is disputed among them, whether there were four watches, or only three in the night: some say there were...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit: and they cried out for fear. But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. And Peter answered him, and said, Lord, if it be thou,...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus’ went unto them, walking on the sea. And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; “A phantom!” Having all the superstition so natural to sailors, they thought that this was something quite supernatural and boded ill to them.
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. Jesus is sure to come. The night wears on and the darkness thickens; the fourth watch of the night draws near, but where is he? Faith says, “He must come.” Though he should stay away till almost break of day, he must come. Unbelief asks, “How can he come?” Ah, he will...
John Gill - Exposition - John Gill
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...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
And they cried out for fear. But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer it is I, be not afraid. And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. Strange impulse! It showed genuine faith mixed with that imperfection and presumption which was so common a feature in Peter’s character....
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit, and they cried out for fear. Yes, the disciples saw him; saw Jesus their Lord, and derived no comfort from the sight. Poor human nature’s sight is a blind thing compared with the vision of a spiritual faith. They saw, but knew not what they saw. What...
John Gill - Exposition - John Gill
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 for their welfare; he called out aloud unto them, not coming with any intention to fright them, but to save them; saying, be of good cheer, it is I,...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. 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...
John Gill - Exposition - John Gill
And Peter answered him and said,.... Who knew his voice, and was ready to believe it might be Christ; and having more courage, and being more forward than the rest of the disciples, ventured to speak to him; saying, Lord, if it be thou; for he was not fully assured that it was he: he might consider that nocturnal apparitions are deceitful, and...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. Peter must be the first to speak, he is impulsive, and besides, he was a sort of foreman in the company. The first speaker is not always the wisest man. Peter’s fears have gone, all but one “if”; but that “if” was working him no good, for it seemed to...
John Gill - Exposition - John Gill
And he said, come,.... This he said, partly to assure them who he was; for had he denied him, he and the rest might have concluded, it was none of Jesus; and partly to commend his love, and confirm his faith, by giving a further instance of his power, in enabling him to walk upon the water, as he did: and when Peter was come down out of the ship;...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. When he began to be afraid he began to sink. As long as his confidence in his Master lasted he could walk the waves.
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. When good men are unwise and presumptuous, it may be for their lasting good to learn their folly by experience. “He said, Come.” Peter’s Lord is about to teach him a practical lesson. He asked to be bidden to come. He may come. He does come. He...
John Gill - Exposition - John Gill
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...