Matthew 8:24

“And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.”

"And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep." - Matthew 8:24
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What does Matthew 8:24 mean?

Matthew 8:24 in the King James Version reads, "And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep." This verse is a part of the larger narrative of Jesus calming the storm, found in Matthew 8:23-27. This…

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Peace in the Tempest: Resting in the Storm

Matthew 8:24 states, "And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep." This verse encapsulates a profound lesson about faith, divine presence, and the peace that surpasses all understanding amidst life’s…

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Prayer for Calm in the Tempest of Life

O Sovereign Lord, Creator of the heavens and the earth, it is with humble hearts that we approach Your throne of grace today, inspired by the profound truth found in Matthew 8:24. In this scripture, we witness Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, resting peacefully amidst a mighty…

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Matthew 8:24 - "And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep."
Matthew 8:24-26 - "Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!” He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm."
Matthew 8:24-27 - "Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke him, saying, "Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!" He replied, "You of little faith, why are you so afraid?" Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm. The men were amazed and asked, "What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!""
"Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke him, saying, "Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!" He replied, "You of little faith, why are you so afraid?" Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm. The men were amazed and asked, "What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!"" - Matthew 8:24-27
"Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!” He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm." - Matthew 8:24-26
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