Jesus Walked on Water
Mark, John, and Matthew all agree that
Jesus walked on water, but only Matthew tells us that Peter tried to
walk on water, too. Why did Mark and John choose not to tell us about
this remarkable event?
 And straightway
he constrained his disciples to get into the ship... And when even was
come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land.
And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto
them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them,
walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them. But when they
saw him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been a
spirit, and cried out: For they all saw him, and were troubled. And
immediately he talked with them, and saith unto them, Be of good
cheer: it is I; be not afraid. And he went up unto them into the ship;
and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond
measure, and wondered. Mark
6:44-51
And it was now dark,
and Jesus was not come to them. And the sea arose by reason of a great
wind that blew. So when they had rowed about five and twenty or thirty
furlongs, they see Jesus walking on the sea,
and drawing nigh unto the ship: and they were afraid. But he saith
unto them, It is I; be not afraid. Then they willingly received him
into the ship: and immediately the ship was at the land whither they
went. John
6:10-21
And straightway
Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before
him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away....and when
the evening was come...the ship was now in the midst of the sea,
tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. And Jesus
went unto them, walking on the sea. And when the disciples saw
him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit;
and they cried out for fear. But straightway Jesus spake unto them,
saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. And Peter answered
him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.
And he said, Come. And when Peter was come
down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.
But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid;
and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. And
immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said
unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt? And when
they were come into the ship, the wind ceased. Then they that were in
the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son
of God. And when they were gone over, they came into the land of
Gennesaret. "
Matthew
14:17-34
It is surprising that Mark and John, who wrote about Jesus
walking on water, didn't think Peter's remarkable saving by Jesus as
Peter walked on water was important enough to put in their books. Was
Matthew the only one among all of the bible-writers who knew about this
event? Who else knew?
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