Pentecost Season · Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time · Year A
Matthew 14:22-33
Jesus Walks on the Water
August 9, 2026
Overview & Insights
"Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid." (Matthew 14:27)
Jesus comes to the disciples walking on the sea during a storm; Peter walks toward him but begins to sink in fear, and Jesus rescues him, leading those in the boat to worship him as the Son of God.
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Commentary on Matthew 14:22-33 Working Preacher
Luther Seminary exegesis of Jesus walking on the sea and Peter's faltering step of faith.
Matthew 14: Jesus Walks on the Water Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse by verse evangelical commentary on the whole chapter.
Matthew 14 Commentary Precept Austin
A deep gathering of quotations, word studies, and cross references worked verse by verse.
Matthew 14:22 Commentaries BibleHub
Aggregates classic commentaries on the walking on the water in one place.
Barnes' Notes on Matthew 14 StudyLight
Albert Barnes' notes on the whole chapter of Matthew 14.
The Nineteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year A) Catholic Productions · Brant Pitre
Dr. Brant Pitre opens the day's readings, tying the storm at sea to the quiet whisper heard by Elijah.
Nineteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle A, Sunday Connection Loyola Press · Sunday Connection
Catholic background, reflection questions, and family prayer for the Sunday's readings.
Background & Word Study
Enter the Bible: Matthew Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary background on the Gospel of Matthew, its structure and themes.
Gospel of Matthew 14-28 Overview BibleProject
An animated overview of the second half of Matthew, including the road to the cross.
Matthew 14:22 Greek Interlinear BibleHub
Greek word by word with parsing and Strong's numbers for the walking on the water.
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