Matthew 14:30

30 But when he felt the wind he grew frightened, and beginning to sink he cried out, "Master, save me."

Matthew 14:30 Meaning and Commentary

Matthew 14:30

But when he saw the wind boisterous
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.

Matthew 14:30 In-Context

28 "Master," answered Peter, "if it is you, bid me come to you upon the water."

29 "Come," said Jesus. Then Peter climbed down from the boat and walked upon the water to go to Him.

30 But when he felt the wind he grew frightened, and beginning to sink he cried out, "Master, save me."

31 Instantly Jesus stretched out His hand and caught hold of him, saying to him, "O little faith, why did you doubt?"

32 So they climbed into the boat, and the wind lulled;