Matthew 8:24

And behold a great tempest arose in the sea, so that the boat was covered with waves, but he was asleep.

Douay-Rheims 1899

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 when he entered into the boat, his disciples followed him:

25And they came to him, and awaked him, saying: Lord, save us, we perish.

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Cross References

Psalms 107:23They that go down to the sea in ships, doing business in the great waters:

Jonah 1:4But the Lord sent a great wind into the sea: and a great tempest was raised in the sea, and the ship was in danger to be broken.

Luke 8:23And when they were sailing, he slept; and there came down a storm of wind upon the lake, and they were filled, and were in danger.

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

Acts 27:14But not long after, there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroaquilo.

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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