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Matthew 8

Matthew 8:25

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

Modern
The disciples went and woke Him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!”
Traditional
And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish.
Literal
And having come, they awoke Him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!”
Latin
Et accesserunt ad eum discipuli ejus, et suscitaverunt eum, dicentes: Domine, salva nos: perimus.

Original

Greek
English
The disciples went and woke Him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!”

Notes

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

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Apostles: Fail to Comprehend the Nature and Mission of Jesus 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 Sea: Lake Galilee Calmed by Jesus The Miracles of Christ: Tempest Stilled Trouble: During the Squall, when Jesus Was Asleep in the Boat