Mark 4:38-41 NIV

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

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 4:40

And he said unto them ,.... His disciples, why are ye so fearful ? since he was with them in person, whose power to keep and preserve them, they had no room to question, when they reflected on the miracles they had so lately seen performed by him: how is it that ye have no faith ? That is, in exercise: faith they had, but it was very small, and scarcely to be called faith: they did indeed apply to him to save them, which showed some faith in him, but then they feared it was too late,... 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 4:38

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

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 4:40

Why are ye so fearful? - Having me with you. How is it that ye have no faith? - Having already had such proofs of my unlimited power and goodness. 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

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

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 4:38

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 4:40

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

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

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

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 4:40

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

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