Matthew 14:28-33 And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be you, bid me come to you on the water.… Let me gather up the steps to the " sinking:" — an emotional state, with abrupt and strong reactions — a self-exaltation — a breaking out, under a good and religious aspect, of an old infirmity and sin — a disproportion between the. act and the frame of mind in which the act was done — neglect of ordinary means, with not sufficient calculation of difficulties — a devious eye — a want of concentration — a regard to circumstances more than to the Power which wields them — a certain inward separation from God — a human measurement — a descent to a fear, unnecessary, dishonouring fear — depression — a sense of perishing — "beginning to sink." (J. Vaughan, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.WEB: Peter answered him and said, "Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the waters." |
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