Matthew 14:30
Matthew 14:30 in Multiple Translations
But when he saw the strength of the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”
But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.
But when he saw the wind, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried out, saying, Lord, save me.
But when he saw the wind he was in fear and, starting to go down, he gave a cry, saying, Help, Lord.
But when he saw how strong the wind was, he became scared, and started to sink. “Lord! Save me!” he cried out.
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but seeing the wind vehement, he was afraid, and having begun to sink, he cried out, saying, 'Sir, save me.'
But when he saw that the wind was strong, he was afraid, and beginning to sink, he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!”
But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.
But seeing the wind strong, he was afraid: and when he began to sink, he cried out, saying: Lord, save me.
But when Peter looked at the tossing waves which the strong wind caused, he became afraid. He began to sink, and cried out, “Lord, save me!”
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Study Notes — Matthew 14:30
- Context
- Cross References
- Matthew 14:30 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Matthew 14:30
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Matthew 14:30
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Matthew 14:30
- Trapp's Commentary on Matthew 14:30
- Ellicott's Commentary on Matthew 14:30
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Matthew 14:30
- Cambridge Bible on Matthew 14:30
- Whedon's Commentary on Matthew 14:30
- Sermons on Matthew 14:30
Context — Jesus Walks on Water
30But when he saw the strength of the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”
31Immediately Jesus reached out His hand and took hold of Peter. “You of little faith,” He said, “why did you doubt?” 32And when they had climbed back into the boat, the wind died down.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Lamentations 3:54–57 | The waters flowed over my head, and I thought I was going to die. I called on Your name, O LORD, out of the depths of the Pit. You heard my plea: “Do not ignore my cry for relief.” You drew near when I called on You; You said, “Do not be afraid.” |
| 2 | 2 Timothy 4:16–17 | At my first defense, no one stood with me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be charged against them. But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion. |
| 3 | Mark 14:38 | Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.” |
| 4 | Psalms 69:1–2 | Save me, O God, for the waters are up to my neck. I have sunk into the miry depths, where there is no footing; I have drifted into deep waters, where the flood engulfs me. |
| 5 | Luke 22:54–61 | Then they seized Jesus, led Him away, and took Him into the house of the high priest. And Peter followed at a distance. When those present had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat down among them. A servant girl saw him seated in the firelight and looked intently at him. “This man also was with Him,” she said. But Peter denied it. “Woman, I do not know Him,” he said. A short time later, someone else saw him and said, “You also are one of them.” But Peter said, “Man, I am not.” About an hour later, another man insisted, “Certainly this man was with Him, for he too is a Galilean.” “Man, I do not know what you are talking about,” Peter replied. While he was still speaking, the rooster crowed. And the Lord turned and looked at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word that the Lord had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows today, you will deny Me three times.” |
| 6 | Matthew 8:24–25 | Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was engulfed by the waves; but Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke Him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!” |
| 7 | Mark 14:66–72 | While Peter was in the courtyard below, one of the servant girls of the high priest came down and saw him warming himself there. She looked at Peter and said, “You also were with Jesus the Nazarene.” But he denied it. “I do not know or even understand what you are talking about,” he said. Then he went out to the gateway, and the rooster crowed. There the servant girl saw him and again said to those standing nearby, “This man is one of them.” But he denied it again. After a little while, those standing nearby said once more to Peter, “Surely you are one of them, for you too are a Galilean.” But he began to curse and swear, “I do not know this man of whom you speak!” And immediately the rooster crowed a second time. Then Peter remembered the word that Jesus had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times.” And he broke down and wept. |
| 8 | 2 Kings 6:15 | When the servant of the man of God got up and went out early in the morning, an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city. So he asked Elisha, “Oh, my master, what are we to do?” |
| 9 | John 18:25–27 | Simon Peter was still standing and warming himself. So they asked him, “Aren’t you also one of His disciples?” He denied it and said, “I am not.” One of the high priest’s servants, a relative of the man whose ear Peter had cut off, asked, “Didn’t I see you with Him in the garden?” Peter denied it once more, and immediately a rooster crowed. |
| 10 | Psalms 3:7 | Arise, O LORD! Save me, O my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked. |
Matthew 14:30 Summary
This verse shows us that even when we are trying to follow God and do what He says, we can still get scared and start to doubt. But the good news is that God is always with us and wants to help us, just like Jesus helped Peter when he was sinking in the water. When we cry out to God in our fear and doubt, like Peter did, saying 'Lord, save me!', He is always ready to reach out and grab hold of us, as seen in Psalms 138:7-8. By trusting in God's power and promises, we can learn to walk by faith, not by sight, and trust that He will see us through even the toughest times, as seen in 2 Corinthians 5:7.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Peter start to sink when he was walking on the water?
Peter started to sink when he saw the strength of the wind and became afraid, which caused him to doubt Jesus' power and provision, as seen in Matthew 14:30. This is similar to what happened when the disciples were in the boat during the storm in Matthew 8:24-27, where Jesus calmed the storm after they cried out to Him in fear.
What can we learn from Peter's cry for help in this verse?
We can learn that it's okay to cry out to God in our times of fear and doubt, just like Peter did in Matthew 14:30, saying 'Lord, save me!' This is reminiscent of the Psalmist's cry in Psalms 107:28, where he says 'Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, and He brought them out of their distresses'
How does Jesus' response to Peter in the next verse relate to this verse?
Jesus' response to Peter in Matthew 14:31, saying 'You of little faith, why did you doubt?', shows that Jesus is not only a Savior but also a teacher, helping Peter to understand the importance of faith and trust in God's power, as seen in Matthew 17:20 and Mark 11:23
What role does faith play in this verse?
Faith plays a crucial role in this verse, as Peter's faith in Jesus' power and provision is what allowed him to walk on the water in the first place, but when he started to doubt, his faith wavered, and he began to sink, highlighting the importance of trusting in God's power and promises, as seen in Hebrews 11:6 and Romans 10:17
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I am like Peter, starting to sink because of fear and doubt, and how can I apply the lesson of this verse to those situations?
- How can I cultivate a deeper trust in God's power and provision, like Peter had when he first stepped out of the boat, and what role does faith play in that process?
- What are some ways that I can be more mindful of my thoughts and emotions, like Peter was when he saw the strength of the wind, and how can I use those moments to cry out to God for help and guidance?
- In what ways can I, like Peter, learn to trust in God's goodness and power, even when circumstances seem overwhelming, and what Bible verses can I use to remind myself of God's faithfulness?
Gill's Exposition on Matthew 14:30
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Matthew 14:30
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Matthew 14:30
Trapp's Commentary on Matthew 14:30
Ellicott's Commentary on Matthew 14:30
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Matthew 14:30
Cambridge Bible on Matthew 14:30
Whedon's Commentary on Matthew 14:30
Sermons on Matthew 14:30
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Beginning to Sink by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, Dr. Ireland Redpath discusses the story of Peter walking on water in Matthew 14:30. He highlights how Peter's defeat was reversed when Jesus took him by the hand an |
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The Deadly Look by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power of the eye gate and how easily it can be manipulated in today's technologically advanced world. He highlights the three spiritual |
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Communication of Our Faith - Part 4 by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing the smallness of the world and the great task that lies before the church. He acknowledges the challenges and d |
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Terms Are Costlier Than We Think by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes that the world is smaller than we think, and therefore the task of spreading the word of God is greater than we realize. The speaker shares a |
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A Monument Before God by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher talks about a widow who demonstrated unwavering faith and generosity. He emphasizes the importance of acts of kindness and helping those in need, as th |
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Christian and Self-Effort by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of turning our focus and thoughts upon Jesus. By doing so, the things of this world will lose their significance in the light |
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The Two Advents of Christ by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher vividly describes the scene of Jesus' crucifixion and the events leading up to it. He calls out the persecutors, including Judas, Pilot, and the soldie |




