Matthew 14:33

33 Then those in the boat worshiped Jesus. They said, "You really are the Son of God!"

Matthew 14:33 Meaning and Commentary

Matthew 14:33

Then they that were in the ship
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 attestations of; as his walking upon the sea, causing Peter to do so too, saving him when sinking, and stilling the wind and waves upon his entrance into the vessel; all which being observed by the disciples and mariners, drew out this confession upon full conviction from them, that he was a divine person, and the proper object of worship.

Matthew 14:33 In-Context

31 Right away Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. "Your faith is so small!" he said. "Why did you doubt me?"
32 When they climbed into the boat, the wind died down.
33 Then those in the boat worshiped Jesus. They said, "You really are the Son of God!"
34 They crossed over the lake and landed at Gennesaret.
35 The men who lived there recognized Jesus. So they sent a message all over the nearby countryside. People brought all their sick to Jesus.
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