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Mark 4

Mark 4:37

Jesus Calms the Storm · Mark 4:35–41
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Translations

Modern
Soon a violent windstorm came up, and the waves were breaking over the boat, so that it was being swamped.
Traditional
And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full.
Literal
And there comes a great storm of wind, and the waves were breaking into the boat, so as already to be filling the boat.
Latin
Et facta est procella magna venti, et fluctus mittebat in navim, ita ut impleretur navis.

Interlinear

Greek
English
Soon a violent windstorm came up, and the waves were breaking over the boat, so that it was being swamped.

Notes

Mark 4:35–41

  • This passage focuses on the greatness of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. The authority of Jesus over the forces of nature showed that he is divine (truly God).

  • the other side: The eastern side of the Sea of Galilee was the region of the Gerasenes (5:1).

  • The presence of other boats following him shows how popular Jesus had become.

Mark 4:35–5:43

The three miracle stories in this section are connected by:

  • a shared location (the Sea of Galilee),

  • the presence of the disciples,

  • the use of a boat, and

  • a common theme, "Who is this" (4:41).

Theme notes and profiles

The Son of God

Events

Parallels

Psalm 107:1–43 Matthew 8:23–27 Luke 8:22–25

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Jesus Christ Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven Mark, Gospel of Miracle Sea of Galilee

Topics

Faith: Trial of in the Tempest at Sea Galilee: Sea (Lake) of Galilee: Miracles of Jesus On Hurricanes Jesus, the Christ: Crosses Lake Galilee and Quiets the Squall Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of Quiets the Squall on Lake Galilee Miracles of Jesus, in Chronological Order: Stills the Storm Sea: Lake Galilee Calmed by Jesus Ships: Endangered by Storms Trouble: During the Squall, when Jesus Was Asleep in the Boat