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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 four, others say there were but three (p); not but...
Matthew Henry
John the Baptist had said concerning Christ, He must increase, but I must decrease, John iii. 30. The morning-star is here disappearing, and the Sun of righteousness rising to its meridian lustre. Here is, I. The martyrdom of John; his imprisonment for his faithfulness to Herod (ver. 1-5), and the beheading of him to please Herodias, ver. 6-12. II. The miracles of Christ. 1. His feeding five...
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, bid me come unto thee on the water. And he said,...
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.
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 answer for himself: he can make his own way. “Jesus...