Matthew 8:27

Moreover, the men wondered, saying: “What kind of man is this? For even the winds and the sea obey him.”

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In The King James Version

But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!

In Context

26And Jesus said to them, “Why are you afraid, O little in faith?” Then rising up, he commanded the winds, and the sea. And a great tranquility occurred.

28And when he had arrived across the sea, into the region of the Gerasenes, he was met by two who had demons, who were so exceedingly savage, as they went out from among the tombs, that no one was able to cross by that way.

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Cross References

Matthew 14:33Then those who were in the boat drew near and adored him, saying: “Truly, you are the Son of God.”

Mark 1:27And they were all so amazed that they inquired among themselves, saying: “What is this? And what is this new doctrine? For with authority he commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.”

Mark 7:37And so much more did they wonder, saying: “He has done all things well. He has caused both the deaf to hear and the mute to speak.”

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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