Matthew 14:30

“But when he saw the wind boisterous, etc.] 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 beginning to sink; through fear, and the violence of the wind and waves, just ready to be immersed, and go down to the bottom of the sea, he cried; being in a great fright and much danger, and with great importunity and eagerness, saying, Lord, save me: I am just going, I shall certainly perish else; still having so much faith in Christ, that he…”

“But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me--(Also see on Mar 6:50.)”

“And Peter answered ... - Here is an instance of the characteristic ardor and rashness of Peter. He had less real faith than he supposed, and more ardor than his faith would justify. He was rash, headlong, incautious, really attached to Jesus, but still easily daunted and prone to fall. He was afraid, therefore, when in danger, and, sinking, cried again for help. Thus he was suffered to learn his own character, and his dependence on Jesus: a lesson which all Christians are permitted sooner or later to learn by dear-bought experience. return to 'Top of Page'”

“He was afraid - Though he had been used to the sea, and was a skilful swimmer. But so it frequently is. When grace begins to act, the natural courage and strength are withdrawn. Matthew 14:33”

“when: Mat 26:69-75; Kg2 6:15; Mar 14:38, Mar 14:66-72; Luk 22:54-61; Joh 18:25-27; Ti2 4:16, Ti2 4:17 boisterous: or, strong Lord: Mat 8:24, Mat 8:25; Psa 3:7, Psa 69:1, Psa 69:2, Psa 107:27-30, Psa 116:3, Psa 116:4; Lam 3:54-57; Jon 2:2-7; Co2 12:7-10 Matthew 14:31”