SEV Biblia, Chapter 14:24
Y ya el barco estaba en medio del mar, atormentado de las ondas; porque el viento era contrario.
Clarke's Bible Commentary - Matthew 14:24
Verse 24. Tossed with waves] Grievously agitated. This is the proper meaning of the word basanizomenon: but one MS. reads baptizomenon, plunged under the waves, frequently covered with them; the waves often breaking over the vessel.
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 24. But the ship was now in the midst of the sea , etc.] That is, the ship in which the disciples were put into, to go on the other side, had by this time got into the midst of the sea: the Syriac and Persic versions say, it was many furlongs from land; and the Arabic expressly says, about twenty five furlongs: which account seems to be taken from ( John 6:19) but this was not all, it was not only at such a distance from land, but was tossed with waves : up and down, and in danger of being overset, and the passengers lost: for the wind was against them ; which beat the waves with such violence against them, that they were in the utmost danger of their lives, and not able to get forward; and what was worst of all, and most discouraging to the disciples, Christ was not with them. The ship in which the disciples were, was an emblem of the church of Christ, and of its state and condition in this world: this world is like a sea, for its largeness, and the abundance of nations and people in it, compared to many waters, ( Revelation 17:15) and for the tumultuousness of its inhabitants; the wicked being like a troubled sea, which cannot rest, continually casting up the mire and dirt of sin, to the dishonour of God, and the grief of his people; and for its fickleness and inconstancy, changes and war being continually in it: now the church of Christ is like a ship in this troublesome sea; where the true disciples and followers of Christ are selected together; and are preserved from the pollutions of the world, and from the danger to which the men of it are exposed, being in their sins, and liable to the wrath and curse of God, and eternal damnation; which, they that are in Christ, and members of his body, are secure from; the port or haven to which they are bound, is heaven and eternal happiness; theirs and Christs Fathers house, where are many mansions provided for them; and where they long to be, and hope, and believe, ere long they shall arrive unto; and hope is as an anchor of their soul, sure and steadfast: but in the mean while, whilst they are sailing through the sea of this world, they are often, as the church of old, tossed with tempests, and not comforted, ( Isaiah 55:11) with the tempests of Satans temptations, the storms of the worlds persecutions, and with the winds of error and false doctrine; and then is it most uncomfortable to them, when Christ is not with them, which was the case of the disciples here.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 22-33 - Those are not Christ's followers who cannot enjoy being alone with God and their own hearts. It is good, upon special occasions, and when we find our hearts enlarged, to continue long in secret prayer, and i pouring out our hearts before the Lord. It is no new thing for Christ' disciples to meet with storms in the way of duty, but he thereby show himself with the more grace to them and for them. He can take what wa he pleases to save his people. But even appearances of deliveranc sometimes occasion trouble and perplexity to God's people, from mistakes about Christ. Nothing ought to affright those that have Chris near them, and know he is theirs; not death itself. Peter walked upo the water, not for diversion or to boast of it, but to go to Jesus; an in that he was thus wonderfully borne up. Special supports ar promised, and are to be expected, but only in spiritual pursuits; no can we ever come to Jesus, unless we are upheld by his power. Chris bade Peter come, not only that he might walk upon the water, and s know his Lord's power, but that he might know his own weakness. And the Lord often lets his servants have their choice, to humble and prove them, and to show the greatness of his power and grace. When we loo off from Christ, and look at the greatness of opposing difficulties, we shall begin to fall; but when we call to him, he will stretch out his arm, and save us. Christ is the great Saviour; those who would be saved, must come to him, and cry to him, for salvation; we are neve brought to this, till we find ourselves sinking: the sense of nee drives us to him. He rebuked Peter. Could we but believe more, we should suffer less. The weakness of faith, and the prevailing of ou doubts, displease our Lord Jesus, for there is no good reason wh Christ's disciples should be of a doubtful mind. Even in a stormy da he is to them a very present help. None but the world's Creator coul multiply the loaves, none but its Governor could tread upon the water of the sea: the disciples yield to the evidence, and confess their faith. They were suitably affected, and worshipped Christ. He tha comes to God, must believe; and he that believes in God, will come, He 11:6.
Greek Textus Receptus
το 3588 T-NSN δε 1161 CONJ πλοιον 4143 N-NSN ηδη 2235 ADV μεσον 3319 A-ASN της 3588 T-GSF θαλασσης 2281 N-GSF ην 2258 5713 V-IXI-3S βασανιζομενον 928 5746 V-PPP-NSN υπο 5259 PREP των 3588 T-GPN κυματων 2949 N-GPN ην 2258 5713 V-IXI-3S γαρ 1063 CONJ εναντιος 1727 A-NSM ο 3588 T-NSM ανεμος 417 N-NSM
Vincent's NT Word Studies
24. Tossed (basanizomenon). Rev., better, distressed. See on Matthew iv. 24.
Robertson's NT Word Studies
14:24 {Distressed} (basanizomenon). Like a man with demons (#8:29). One can see, as Jesus did (#Mr 6:48), the boat bobbing up and down in the choppy sea.
