Matthew 8:24

But suddenly there arose a great storm on the Lake, so that the waves threatened to engulf the boat; but He was asleep.

Weymouth NT (1912)

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

23Then He went on board a fishing-boat, and His disciples followed Him.

25So they came and woke Him, crying, "Master, save us, we are drowning!"

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Cross References

Luke 8:23During the passage He fell asleep, and there came down a squall of wind on the Lake, so that the boat began to fill and they were in deadly peril.

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

Acts 27:14But it was not long before a furious north-east wind, coming down from the mountains, burst upon us and carried the ship out of her course.

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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