Matthew 8:24

And lo, a great commotion arose in the sea, so that the vessel was covered by the waves. But Jesus was asleep:

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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 Jesus entered the ship, his disciples embarked with him.

25and his disciples came to awake him, and said to him: Our Lord, deliver us; we are perishing!

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Cross References

Luke 8:23And while they were rowing, Jesus fell asleep. And there was a tempest of wind on the sea; and the ship was near to sinking.

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

Acts 27:14And shortly after, a tempest of wind arose upon us, called Typhonic Euroclydon.

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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