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Matthew 14:33

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Matthew 14:33 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And they that were in the boat worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And they that were in the boat worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.
Matthew 14:33 — American Standard Version

Context — Matthew 14

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
30But when he saw the wind, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried out, saying, Lord, save me.
31And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and took hold of him, and saith unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?
32And when they were gone up into the boat, the wind ceased.
33And they that were in the boat worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.
34And when they had crossed over, they came to the land, unto Gennesaret.
35And when the men of that place knew him, they sent into all that region round about, and brought unto him all that were sick,
36and they besought him that they might only touch the border of his garment: and as many as touched were made whole.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Then they that were in the ship, etc.] Not only the rest of the disciples, who remained in it, whilst Peter came forth out of it, to walk upon the sea, to go to Christ: but the mariners also, the owners of the vessel, and their servants that managed it, came and worshipped him: not merely in a civil, but in a religious way; being convinced, by what they saw, that he must be truly and properly God, and worthy of adoration; saying, of a truth, thou art the Son of God: not by creation, as angels and men, nor by office, as magistrates, but by nature; being of the same essence, perfections, and power, with God, his Father: and which these actions of his now done, as well as many others, are full…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Thou art the Son of God - They mean, the Messiah. Matthew 14:35”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“worshipped: Mat 15:25, Mat 28:9, Mat 28:17; Luk 24:52 Of: Mat 16:16, Mat 17:5, Mat 26:63, Mat 27:43, Mat 27:54; Psa 2:7; Dan 3:25; Mar 1:1, Mar 14:61, Mar 15:39; Luk 4:41, Luk 8:28; Joh 1:49, Joh 6:69, Joh 9:35-38, Joh 11:27, Joh 17:1, Joh 19:7; Act 8:37; Rom 1:4 Matthew 14:34”
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