Matthew 14:24

Modern

…but the boat was already far from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.

Traditional

But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.

Literal

…and the boat, being now many stadia from the land, is distressed by the waves, for the wind was contrary.

Latin

…navicula autem in medio mari jactabatur fluctibus: erat enim contrarius ventus.

Greek

English

…but the boat was already far from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.

Jesus showed his power over nature, giving the disciples a chance to trust him as the Son of God (Mathhew 14:33; see also 8:23–27; Psalm 8:6; Hebrews 2:8–9).

Mark 6:48
He could see that the disciples were straining to row, because the wind was against them. About the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went out to them, walking on the sea. He intended to pass by them,
John 6:18
A strong wind was blowing, and the sea grew agitated.
Matthew 8:24
Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was engulfed by the waves. But Jesus was sleeping.
Isaiah 54:11
“O afflicted city, lashed by storms, without solace, surely I will set your stones in antimony and lay your foundations with sapphires.