Pentecost Season · Proper 14 · 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
Working Preacher: Commentary on Matthew 14:22-33 Working Preacher
Lutheran lectionary commentary on Jesus and Peter walking on the water for Year A, Proper 14.
Enduring Word: Matthew 14 Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse-by-verse evangelical notes on the whole chapter.
Precept Austin: Matthew 14 Commentary Precept Austin
Study page gathering many conservative commentators on Matthew 14.
BibleHub: Commentaries on Matthew 14:22 BibleHub
Parallel classic commentaries keyed to Jesus sending the disciples across the sea.
StudyLight: Matthew 14 Commentaries StudyLight
Many complete commentaries on Matthew 14 gathered on one passage page.
Background & Word Study
Enter the Bible: Matthew Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary's scholarly introduction to Matthew's structure and themes.
BibleProject: Matthew 14-28 Overview BibleProject
Animated overview of the second half of Matthew, including the sea miracle.
BibleHub: Matthew 14 Interlinear BibleHub
Greek-English interlinear for word-level study of Matthew 14.
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