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Matthew 8:26

FaithFearMiracles and God's interventionGod's power and sovereignty

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.

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 the winds and the sea obey him!

28 And when he was come to the other side into the country of the Gergesenes, there met him two possessed with devils, coming out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, so that no man might pass by that way.

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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

    Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

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  • Psalms 65:7

    Which stilleth the noise of the seas, the noise of their waves, and the tumult of the people.

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  • Psalms 107:28–30

    Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses.

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  • Psalms 89:9

    Thou rulest the raging of the sea: when the waves thereof arise, thou stillest them.

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  • Luke 8:24–25

    And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm.

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  • Matthew 6:30

    Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?

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  • Mark 4:39–41

    And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.

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  • Romans 4:20

    He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;

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