Calming the Storm
A violent storm arises while Jesus sleeps in the boat. Awakened by his terrified disciples, he rebukes the wind and waves, and there is a great calm.
Parallel Accounts
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
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Scripture from the Berean Standard Bible (BSB), public domain.
The disciples' words differ revealingly: in Matthew they say "Lord, save us, we are perishing" (faithful but fearful); in Mark they say "Teacher, don't you care that we are perishing?" (almost accusatory); in Luke simply "Master, Master, we are perishing." Jesus's rebuke also differs in sequence across the accounts.
Emphasizes the disciples' lack of faith.
Includes the vivid detail of Jesus sleeping on a cushion in the stern.
Records the disciples' question: "Who then is this?"
The bulk of Jesus's public work centered in Galilee: calling of the Twelve, the Sermon on the Mount, parables, miracles, and growing opposition.
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