John Gill's Exposition on Matthew 14:30

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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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 was able to save him in the last extremity.

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