Mark 4:38-39

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 4:38

And he was in the hinder part of the ship ,.... That is, Christ was in the stern of the ship: the Persic version renders it, "he was in the bottom of the ship, in a corner", but very wrongly; here he was asleep on a pillow , which some say was a wooden one, framed at the stern: however, he was fast asleep on it, being greatly fatigued with the work of the day; See Gill on Matthew 8:24 . And they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish ? The disciples... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 4:39

And he arose and rebuked the wind ,.... He arose from off his pillow, and stood up; and in a majestic and authoritative way reproved the wind, as if it was a servant that had exceeded his commission; at which he shows some resentment: and said unto the sea, peace, be still ; as if that which was very tumultuous and boisterous, and threatened with shipwreck and the loss of lives, had raged too much and too long: and the wind ceased, and there was a great calm ; which was very unusual... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 4:38

On a pillow - Προσκεφαλαιον probably means a little bed, or hammock, such as are common in small vessels. I have seen several in small packets, or passage boats, not a great deal larger than a bolster. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 4:39

Peace, be still - Be silent! Be still! There is uncommon majesty and authority in these words. Who but God could act thus? Perhaps this salvation of his disciples in the boat might be designed to show forth that protection and deliverance which Christ will give to his followers, however violently they may be persecuted by earth or hell. At least, this is a legitimate use which may be made of this transaction. 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

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