Mark 4:41

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Mark 4:35-41

This miracle which Christ wrought for the relief of his disciples, in stilling the storm, we had before (Matt. 8:23); but it is here more fully related. Observe, 1. It was the same day that he had preached out of a ship, when the even was come, Mark 4:35. When he had been labouring in the word and doctrine all day, instead of reposing himself, he exposeth himself, to teach us not to think of a constant remaining rest till we come to heaven. The end of a toil may perhaps be but the beginning of... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Mark 4:35-41

4:35-41 When on that day evening had come, he said to them, "Let us cross over to the other side." So they left the crowds and took him, just as he was, in their boat. And there were other boats with him. A great storm of wind got up and the waves dashed upon the boat, so that the boat was on the point of being swamped. And he was in the stern sleeping upon a pillow. They woke him. "Teacher," they said, "don't you care that we are perishing?" So, when he had been wakened, he spoke sternly to... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 4:41

And they feared exceedingly ,.... That is, the men in the ship, the mariners to whom the ship belonged, and who had the management of it: and said to one another , as persons in the greatest amazement, what manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him ? Surely this person must not be a mere man; he must be more than a man; he must be truly God, that has such power over the wind and sea. This best suits with the mariners, since the disciples must have known before,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 4:41

What manner of man is this? - They were astonished at such power proceeding from a person who appeared to be only like one of themselves. It is often profitable to entertain each other with the succor and support which we receive from God in times of temptation and distress; and to adore, with respectful awe, that sovereign power and goodness by which we have been delivered. Having spoken so largely of the spiritual and practical uses to be made of these transactions, where the parallel... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:35-41

The storm: the two questions. The scene here depicted by the evangelist is an emblem of the condition, of the needs, of the fears, of the Church of Christ; and of the perpetual presence, the brotherly care, the Divine dignity, of the Lord. The disciples were on the Sea of Gennesaret; and we are upon the sea of life—of this uncertain world. They took Christ with them in the boat; and we have him with us alway. A storm arose and threatened their safety; and we, as long as we are here, are... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:35-41

Christ and his disciples in the storm. The service of Christ— I. CONSISTING IN OBEDIENCE , SYMPATHY , AND CO - OPERATION , II . INVOLVING HARDSHIP AND APPARENT RISK . III. A TRIAL AND DISCIPLINE OF FAITH . 1 . Left to the realization of imminent destruction. 2 . Discovering the weakness of the carnal nature. 3 . Affording opportunity for the moral teaching of the Master. IV. A REVELATION OF THE DIGNITY AND POWER ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:35-41

The Church in the world. Communion with Christ in— I. SEPARATION . II. TRIAL AND APPARENT DANGER . III. MUTUAL SYMPATHIES AND CARES . IV. FINAL VICTORY AND ATTAINMENT .—M. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:35-41

The stilling of the storm: the deliverance of the Church. The miracles so far recorded were miracles of healing, and demonstrate the dominion of Christ in the realm of the human life—he is Lord of the human body. Now he declares his equal dominion in the realm of disturbed nature, "even the wind and the sea obey him." The Church has found two uses in the miracles of our Lord. 1 . In an earlier age they were a sign to unbelievers, evidences of the authority of the Teacher, attestations... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:35-41

Storm and calm. I. STORMS BREAK UNEXPECTEDLY UPON US . The Lake of Galilee was peculiarly exposed to them from the north; the wind rushed as through a funnel down those gulleys and ravines. This was known to the sailors, yet the storm was unexpected. Life is the lake; change may come at any moment, we know; and yet it is the "unexpected which always happens." II. PRESENCE OF MIND IS NEEDED . To know that the mind is our real place, and all that happens elsewhere... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:41

And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him? This would seem to have been said by the sailors, though it was doubtless assented to by all. read more

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