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Mark 4

Mark 4:40

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

Modern
“Why are you so afraid?” He asked. “Do you still have no faith?”
Traditional
And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?
Literal
And He said to them, “Why are you cowardly? Have you still no faith?”
Latin
Et ait illis: Quid timidi estis? necdum habetis fidem? et timuerunt timore magno, et dicebant ad alterutrum: Quis, putas, est iste, quia et ventus et mare obediunt ei?

Interlinear

Greek
English
“Why are you so afraid?” He asked. “Do you still have no faith?”

Notes

Mark 4:39–40

The disciples still lacked faith in Jesus (4:41), even though they had many chances to experience his power and authority (1:21–34, 40–45; 2:1–12; 3:1–5).

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

Chiding: Jesus Chides his Disciples: On Account of Their Unbelief Doubting: General Scriptures Concerning Faith: Trial of in the Tempest at Sea 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 Reproof: On Account of Fearfulness Unbelief: Disciples