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Matthew 8

Matthew 8:24

Jesus Calms the Storm · Matthew 8:23–27
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Translations

Modern
Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was engulfed by the waves. But Jesus was sleeping.
Traditional
And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.
Literal
And behold, a great storm arose in the sea, so that the boat was being covered by the waves; but He Himself was sleeping.
Latin
…et ecce motus magnus factus est in mari, ita ut navicula operiretur fluctibus: ipse vero dormiebat.

Original

Greek
English
Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was engulfed by the waves. But Jesus was sleeping.

Notes

Matthew 8:24

A fierce storm came upon the lake. Sudden strong winds are common on the Sea of Galilee since mountains surround it.

Matthew 8:23–27

This story continues the theme of true discipleship. In the storm, the disciples had to trust Jesus with their very lives for safety and rescue. Jesus showed that he even has authority over dangerous weather and the sea (see Job 38:8–11; Psalms 29; 65:1–13; 89:9; 107:23–32).

Matthew 8:1–9:34

Here, the kingdom of God appears with supernatural power (see Matthew 4:23–25; 11:2–6). It reaches people who were previously excluded from God's blessings. This included:

  • non-Jewish people,

  • lepers,

  • blind people,

  • sick women,

  • people possessed by demons,

  • tax collectors,

  • those with long-term bleeding, and

  • the dead.

Jesus showed compassion to people in need. But the religious leaders reacted with anger and opposition. Jesus called his followers to respond with faith and to walk in discipleship (living as his learners and followers).

Events

Parallels

Psalm 107:1–43 Mark 4:35–41 Luke 8:22–25

Glossary

Gospel of Matthew Heal, Healing Jesus Christ John the Baptist Miracle Sea of Galilee

Topics

Being Afraid Doubting: Exemplified Faith: Trial of in the Tempest at Sea Galilee: Sea (Lake) of Galilee: Miracles of Jesus On Jesus, the Christ: Crosses Lake Galilee and Quiets the Squall Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of Quiets the Squall on Lake Galilee Meteorology and Celestial Phenomena: General Scriptures Concerning Miracles of Jesus, in Chronological Order: Stills the Storm Rest: Recommended by Jesus Sea: Lake Galilee Calmed by Jesus Sleep of Jesus The Human Nature of Christ is Proved by His: Sleeping The Miracles of Christ: Tempest Stilled The Sea: Lakes often Called Trouble: During the Squall, when Jesus Was Asleep in the Boat