“And they feared exceedingly , and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?”
“Overwhelmed with fear, they asked one another, “Who is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?””
“They were greatly afraid, and said to one another, “Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?””
“And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?”
This miracle which Christ wrought for the relief of his disciples, in stilling the storm, we had before (Matt 8 23, etc.); but it is here more fully related. Observe,
Verses 35-41 Christ was asleep in the storm, to try the faith of his disciples, and to stir them up to pray. Their faith appeared weak, and their prayers strong. When our wicked hearts are like the troubled sea which cannot rest, when our passions are unruly, let us think we hear the law of Christ, saying, Be silent, be dumb. When without are fightings, and within are fears, and the spirits are in a tumult, if he say, "Peace, be still," there is a great calm at once. Why are ye so fearful? Though there may be cause for some fear, yet not for such fear as this. Those may suspect their faith, who can have such a thought as that Jesus careth not though his people perish. How imperfect are the best of saints! Faith and fear take their turns while we are in this world; but ere long, fear will be overcome, and faith will be lost in sight.