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Matthew 14:28 Cross-References

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And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.

Matthew 14:28 (KJV)

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SimonPeter, brother of Andrew (MAT 4:18)
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G-dHoly, Holy, Holy (ISA 6:3) and too many others to fit here

Commentary on Matthew 14:28

Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water (κύριε, εἰ σὺ εἶ, κέλευσόν με ἐλθεῖν πρὸς σὲ ἐπὶ τὰ ὕδατα, kyrie, ei su ei, keleuson me elthein pros se epi ta hydata)—Peter's request mingles faith with testing. The conditional 'if it be thou' suggests lingering doubt, yet the request itself demonstrates extraordinary boldness. The word keleuson (command, order) recognizes Christ's absolute authority over natural law.Peter alone among the Twelve had the audacity to request this miracle. His impulsive faith, though imperfect, moved him to attempt what seemed impossible. This verse captur...

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