Matthew 14:32

32 When they got into the boat, the wind settled down.

Matthew 14:32 Meaning and Commentary

Matthew 14:32

And when they were come into the ship
Christ and Peter. The Arabic and Persic versions, and Munster's Hebrew Gospel read, "when he ascended", or "was come into the ship"; but there is no doubt but Peter went with him into it, though the following effect is only to be ascribed to Christ's coming into the ship, and not to Peter's:

the wind ceased:
from blowing with that fury and violence it did before, and there was a perfect calm; which gave equal proof of the divine power of Christ, as his walking upon the sea: he walked upon the sea whilst the wind was blowing hard, and the waves were tumultuous; he comes into the ship, and all is calm; both winds and sea obey him, who is Lord of both.

Matthew 14:32 In-Context

30 But when Peter saw the strong wind, he became frightened. As he began to sink, he shouted, "Lord, rescue me!"
31 Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him, saying, "You man of weak faith! Why did you begin to have doubts?"
32 When they got into the boat, the wind settled down.
33 Then those in the boat worshipped Jesus and said, "You must be God's Son!"
34 When they had crossed the lake, they landed at Gennesaret.
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