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Matthew 14:33

Western Saints

Augustine of Hippo

For it is here conveyed to us that His glory will then be made manifest, seeing that now they who walk by faith see it in a figure.

Catena Aurea by Aquinas ↗

Jerome

But those who were in the boat came and worshiped Him, saying, "Truly You are the Son of God." At the one sign of calm being restored to the sea, which sometimes happens after great storms by chance, sailors and passengers truly confess the Son of God, and Arius preaches a created being in the Church.

Commentary on Matthew ↗

Thomas Aquinas

There follows the effect of the deliverance: and they that were in the boat came and adored him, namely the disciples, or the sailors. Above, 8:27: what manner of man is this, for the winds and the sea obey him? Indeed you are the Son of God. By this it is signified that when the Lord is with the faithful, then they truly believe; 1 John 2:28: little children, abide in him, that when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be confounded by him at his coming.

Commentary on Matthew ↗