Matthew 8:27 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 8:27

But (Revised Version, and ) the men . Perhaps the disciples (" Sic als Menschen staunch ," Nosgen), but probably those to whom the boat belonged ( Matthew 8:23 , note), the crew. It seems very far-fetched to explain it of all men who heard of the miracle. Marvelled . As the multitudes ( Matthew 9:33 ; but contrast Matthew 14:33 ). Saying, What manner of man is this? ( ποταπός ἐστιν οὖτος ) . Parallel passages, "Who then?" ( τίς ἄρα ;) . The term indicates... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 8:27

Revelations of the mystery in Christ. This text gives the impression produced by one of the most striking miracles that Jesus wrought. It belongs to the curlier part of the ministry, when men scarcely knew what to think of him. Christ was asleep in the boat, lying on an old sail, or on John's fisher-coat—so fast asleep that the howling wind, and creaking oars, and flapping waves, did not disturb him. The fishermen scarcely knew what to do for the best. It took all their rowing to keep the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 8:27

The men marveled - Wondered, or were amazed.What manner of man - What kind of a personage. How unlike other men! What a vast display of power! and how far exalted above mortals must he be!Jesus spake to the winds; rebuked their raging, and the sea was suddenly calm. The storm subsided; the ship glided smoothly; danger fled; and in amazement they stood in the presence of him who controlled the tempests that God had raised; and they felt that “he” must be God himself, for none but God could calm... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 8:23-27

Matthew 8:23-27. When he was entered into the ship Being, as is said above, about to cross the lake; his disciples followed him Even as many as were desirous of learning of him, and could get a passage, either in that vessel or any others that were near. And there arose a great tempest in the sea Σεισμος μεγας , a great commotion, or, agitation of the waters, namely, in consequence of a sudden change of the weather, and storm coming on: an emblem this of the storms of persecution... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 8:23-27

AROUND THE LAKE OF GALILEE57. Jesus calms the storm (Matthew 8:23-27; Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25)A well known feature of Lake Galilee was that fierce storms blew up quickly. Jesus had suggested that the group sail across the lake, but the disciples expressed disappointment with him when a storm arose and he did nothing to help. Instead he was sleeping in the back of the boat, perhaps an indication of his tiredness from constant work (Mark 4:35-38).The disciples still did not understand fully... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 8:27

marvelled. In Matthew 14:33 "worshipped". manner, &c . = kind of a Being. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 8:27

And the men marveled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him?It was then plain that every area of existence was totally under our Lord's authority. The spiritual world, the physical world, time, life, and death were, and are, utterly subject to his will. The force of this incident is multiplied when it is recalled that the rugged Galilean fishermen were perfectly capable of handling any ordinary turbulence with skill and efficiency. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 8:27

Matthew 8:27. The men marvelled, saying, &c.— This reflection, as well as the extreme fear of the disciples in the time of their danger, may seem unaccountable, considering how many and what miracles they had been witnesses to; but both may be explained in some measure by the following remark; that hitherto his miracles were generally upon diseased persons, and that he had given as yet no proofs of his dominion over the elements, the wind and the water, which, it seems, were thought less... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 8:1-34

A. Demonstrations of the King’s power 8:1-9:34Matthew described Jesus’ ministry as consisting of teaching, preaching, and healing in Matthew 4:23. Chapters 5-7 record what He taught His disciples: principles of the kingdom. We have the essence of His preaching ministry in Matthew 4:17. Now in Matthew 8:1 to Matthew 9:34 we see His healing ministry. He demonstrated authority over human beings, unseen spiritual powers, and the world of nature. Matthew showed that Jesus’ ability proves that He is... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 8:23-27

Jesus’ stilling of a storm 8:23-27 (cf. Mark 4:36-41; Luke 8:22-25)Even though Jesus sometimes enjoyed less shelter than the animals and birds (Matthew 8:20), He was not the subject of nature. It was subject to Him. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 8:27

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 8:27

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 8:27

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 8:23-27

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 8:23-27

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 8:27

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 8:27

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 8:27

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 8:1-34

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 8:23-27

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