Matthew 14:29-31

[29] And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. [30] But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save [31] And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?

What is the context of Matthew 14:29-31?

Walking on the Water (Matthew 14:22-33 true)
Jesus Walks on the Sea (Matthew 14:22-33 true)
Jesus Walks on Water (Matthew 14:22-36 true)
Jesus Walks on the Water (Matthew 14:22-36 true)
Jesus Walks on the Water .( Q .) .( R .) (Matthew 14:22-36 true)

What does Matthew 14:29-31 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

With remarkable trust Peter climbed over the side of the boat and began walking on the water. Hebrews , too, in obedience to Jesus" command, was able to fulfill man"s destiny by subduing the sea. He was doing well until he became more concerned about the waves than about Jesus. "Seeing the wind" is a figure of speech (synecdoche) for seeing the storm. His distressing circumstances distracted his attention and weakened his faith in Jesus. Jesus rebuked him for his weak faith even though it was stronger than that of the other disciples who remained in the boat. Jesus used this rebuke to help Peter and the other disciples see that consistent confidence in Himself was absolutely necessary. Peter became both a good example and a bad one. Jesus rescued him as God had rescued many others from watery graves (cf. Psalm 18:16; Psalm 69:1-3; Psalm 144:7; Jonah 2:10).