they that were in the ship] The rest of the apostles, or others that rowed them, or went over with them. came and worshipped him] They blame not Peter for attempting, nor commend him for walking on the sea; but come directly to Christ, to worship him. They had seen as great a miracle newly, in feeding them so strangely, yet did they not then worship him. Affliction taken away, sooner brings men to Christ, then prosperity given. thou art the Son of God] It seems to be a term commonly given to the Messias; taken out of Psa 2:7. See chap. 16. 16. John 1:49. for it is not likely that they yet knew the Trinity of the persons, and that Christ was the naturall Sonne of God.