Matthew 14:25 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Around 3 AM, Jesus came walking out to them, literally walking on top of the water.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus said 'physics are more like suggestions' and took a midnight stroll on the ocean.

📚 Historical Context

In the first century, the night was divided into four watches by the Romans, with the fourth watch occurring roughly from 3 a.m. to 6 a.m., just before dawn. This verse is part of the Gospel of Matthew's account, where Jesus had recently performed the miracle of feeding the five thousand and then withdrew to pray alone, while his disciples crossed the Sea of Galilee by boat. As a storm arose, Jesus demonstrated his divine power by walking on the water to reach them.

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