Matthew 8:26

“And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.”

"And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm." - Matthew 8:26
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What does Matthew 8:26 mean?

Matthew 8:26 in the King James Version (KJV) reads, "And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm." This verse comes from a passage in the Gospel of Matthew that recounts Jesus…

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Peace in the Midst of the Storm

In Matthew 8:26, we encounter a poignant moment in the ministry of Jesus: "And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm." This scene illustrates the profound spiritual truths that…

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Prayer for Courage and Faith in the Storms of Life

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with humble hearts, acknowledging Your sovereignty over all creation. As we meditate on the words of Your Son recorded in Matthew 8:26, we are reminded of the times in our lives when storms arise—both within us and around us. "And he…

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Matthew 8:26 - "And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm."
"And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm." - Matthew 8:26
"And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm." - Matthew 8:26
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