Matthew 8:24

And behold, a great tempest occurred in the sea, so much so that the boat was covered with waves; yet truly, he was sleeping.

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In The King James Version

And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.

In Context

23And climbing into a boat, his disciples followed him.

25And his disciples drew near to him, and they awakened him, saying: “Lord, save us, we are perishing.”

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Cross References

Jonah 1:4But the Lord sent a great wind into the sea. And a great tempest took place in the sea, and the ship was in danger of being crushed.

Luke 8:23And as they were sailing, he slept. And a windstorm descended over the lake. And they were taking on water and were in danger.

John 11:5Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister Mary, and Lazarus.

Acts 27:14But not long afterward, a violent wind came against them, which is called the Northeast Wind.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 8:24-28

Jesus Allays a Storm. 23 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. 24 And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. 25 And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish. 26 And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm. 27 But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even… Read the whole commentary →

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