Mat 14:22-33 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Matt 14:22-33: 14:22-33 Jesus’ power over nature presented the disciples with the opportunity to trust in him as the Son of God (14:33 ; see also 8:23-27 ; Ps 8:6 ; Heb 2:8-9 ). 14:22 After the miraculous feeding, the crowds sought to make Jesus king (John 6:15 ), prompting his withdrawal because it was not the appropriate time.

Summary for Matt 14:22-33: 14:22-33 ^a Jesus’ power over nature presented the disciples with the opportunity to trust in him as the Son of God (14:33 ^b; see also 8:23-27 ^c; Ps 8:6 ^d; Heb 2:8-9 ^e). 14:22 ^f After the miraculous feeding, the crowds sought to make Jesus king (John 6:15 ^g), prompting his withdrawal because it was not the appropriate time.
14:23 ^h Jesus often sought solitude in order to pray, particularly in conjunction with important events in his life and ministry (26:36-46 ⁱ; Mark 1:35 ^j; Luke 5:16 ^k; 6:12 ^l; 9:28 ^m).
14:25 ⁿ About three o’clock in the morning: Literally In the fourth watch of the night. This was approximately 3:00–6:00 am by Roman reckoning.

• The fact that Jesus came ... walking on the water demonstrates God’s sovereign reign over the stormy waters (see Job 9:8 ^o; Ps 77:19 ^p; Isa 43:16 ^q).
14:27 ^r I am here: Literally I am. This declaration is associated with the appearance of God himself (see also John 8:24 ^s; 18:5-6 ^t; cp. Exod 3:14 ^u).