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Matthew 8:26

FaithFearMiracles and God's interventionGod's power and sovereignty

24 Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was engulfed by the waves; but Jesus was sleeping.

25 The disciples went and woke Him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!”

“You of little faith,” Jesus replied, “why are you so afraid?” Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it was perfectly calm.

27 The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the sea obey Him!”

28 When Jesus arrived on the other side in the region of the Gadarenes, He was met by two demon-possessed men coming from the tombs. They were so violent that no one could pass that way.

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
“You of little faith,” Jesus replied, “why are you so afraid?” Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it was perfectly calm.
KJV
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.
WEB
He said to them, “Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?” Then he got up, rebuked the wind and the sea, and there was a great calm.
ASV
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.
DARBY
And he says to them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then, having arisen, he rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm.
BLB
And He says to them, “Why are you⁺ cowardly, O little of faith?” Then, having arisen, He rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm.
ÅB
Og han sa til dem: «Hvorfor er dere redde, dere lite troende?» Så sto han opp og truet vindene og sjøen, og det ble blikkstille.
OTB
Han sa til dem, “Hvorfor er dere redde, dere lite troende?” Så reiste Han seg og truet vinden og sjøen, og det ble helt stille.
B1930
Og han sa til dem: Hvorfor er I redde, I lite troende? Så stod han op og truet vindene og sjøen, og det blev blikkstille.

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Cross references

  • Isaiah 41:10–14

    Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand of righteousness.

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  • Psalms 65:7

    You stilled the roaring of the seas, the pounding of their waves, and the tumult of the nations.

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  • Psalms 107:28–30

    Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He brought them out of their distress.

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  • Psalms 89:9

    You rule the raging sea; when its waves mount up, You still them.

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  • Luke 8:24–25

    The disciples went and woke Him, saying, “Master, Master, we are perishing!” Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters, and they subsided, and all was calm.

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  • Matthew 6:30

    If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?

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  • Mark 4:39–41

    Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the sea. “Silence!” He commanded. “Be still!” And the wind died down, and it was perfectly calm.

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  • Romans 4:20

    Yet he did not waver through disbelief in the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God,

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