Matthew 8:24-26 ESV

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 8:1-34

MESSIAH 'S WORK AS COMPLEMENTARY TO HIS TEACHING . We return in this section to matter which resembles that of Mark and Luke, and undoubtedly belongs to the Framework ( vide Introduction). St. Matthew has given a lengthy summary of the teaching of the Christ, and he now supplements it by a summary of his daily work. He is not concerned with the chronological connexion of the incidents here narrated, for this is evidently to him a matter of but secondary importance. He... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 8:18-27

The departure from Capernaum. I. ITS ATTENDING CIRCUMSTANCES . 1 . The multitudes. The Lord departs from them. It was not so when he saw the multitudes at the mount of the Beatitudes. He taught them then; now he departs. The enthusiasm and excitement had become very great; all the city was gathered together in wondering expectation. Perhaps they were wishing, like the five thousand after the miraculous feast, to take him by force to make him a King. He was a King, indeed, but his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 8:18-27

Christian discipleship. To avoid the pressure of the crowd gathered by the fame of his miracles—perhaps to disperse the crowd, lest the jealous Romans might suspect sedition—Jesus gave commandment to cross the lake. Therefore a disciple—a scribe, desiring to come into more constant communion with Jesus—said, "Teacher, I will follow thee," etc. (verses 19, 20). Another, following as a disciple (tradition says it was Philip, some say Thomas), said, "Lord, suffer me first," etc. (verses 21-22).... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 8:23-27

The storm on the lake. Parallel passages: Mark 4:35-41 ; Luke 8:22-25 . Matthew, as usual, is both shorter and less precise. Nosgen and others see in this an "undesigned coincidence" with his still being at "the receipt of custom" ( Matthew 9:9 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 8:23-27

Christ in the storm. The only way to escape from the throning multitude was to cross the lake to the comparatively deserted eastern shore ( Matthew 8:18 ). Yet even on the sea quiet could not be had, for one of the sudden tempests that sweep down from the hills upon land-locked lakes with scarcely a moment's warning fell upon the little fishing-smack, when it was in the middle of its voyage, with such violence that even the experienced fishermen who manned the craft were in terror for... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 8:24

And, behold ( Matthew 1:20 , note). Perhaps when with Jesus they hardly expected a storm. There arose a great tempest in the sea. St. Matthew records only the effect of the sudden rush ( λαῖλαψ in the parallel passages) of the wind down the gorges. Insomuch that the ship (Revised Version, boat ) was covered with the waves . The waves swept again and again clean over the boat. Slowly but surely the boat was filling(parallel passages). But he was asleep . All the time ( ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 8:25

And his disciples (Revised Version, they ) came to him ( καὶ προσελθόντες ). The insertion of the words, "his disciples," distracts the mind from the fact of their coming. Their skill and their long experience of those waters now failed them. And awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish ( κύριε σῶσον ἀπολλύμεθα ) . The last and most emphatic word comes in all the narratives. They had no hope of escape from the death that was already overtaking them except through him. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 8:26

And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? ( Matthew 6:30 , note). The winds and waves were mastering their souls as well as their bodies. Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea. Rebuked ( ἐπετίμησε ); cf. Psalms 104:7 . The words spoken are recorded by St. Mark. And there was a great calm. Corresponding to the "great tempest" (verse 24). read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 8:24

A great tempest - A violent storm; or a “wind” so strong as to endanger their lives. This lake was subject to sudden squalls. Dr. Thomson (“The Land and the Book,” vol. ii. p. 59) says: “Small as the lake is, and placid, in general, as a molten mirror, I have repeatedly seen it quiver, and leap, and boil like a caldron, when driven by fierce winds from the eastern mountains.”The ship was covered with the waves - The billows dashed against the ship Mark 4:37, so that it was fast filling and in... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 8:25

Save us - Save our lives.We perish - We are in danger of perishing. This showed great confidence in the Saviour. It shows, also, where sinners and Christians should always go who feel that they are in danger of perishing. There is none that can save from the storms of divine wrath but the Son of God. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 8:1-34

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 8:18-27

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 8:18-27

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 8:23-27

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 8:23-27

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 8:24

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 8:25

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 8:26

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 8:24

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 8:25

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