37 A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped.
37 And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full.
37 And a great windstorm arose, and the waves were breaking into the boat, so that the boat was already filling.
37 A huge storm came up. Waves poured into the boat, threatening to sink it.
37 And a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was already filling.
37 But soon a fierce storm came up. High waves were breaking into the boat, and it began to fill with water.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Mark 4:37
Commentary on Mark 4:35-41
(Read Mark 4:35-41)
Christ was asleep in the storm, to try the faith of his disciples, and to stir them up to pray. Their faith appeared weak, and their prayers strong. When our wicked hearts are like the troubled sea which cannot rest, when our passions are unruly, let us think we hear the law of Christ, saying, Be silent, be dumb. When without are fightings, and within are fears, and the spirits are in a tumult, if he say, "Peace, be still," there is a great calm at once. Why are ye so fearful? Though there may be cause for some fear, yet not for such fear as this. Those may suspect their faith, who can have such a thought as that Jesus careth not though his people perish. How imperfect are the best of saints! Faith and fear take their turns while we are in this world; but ere long, fear will be overcome, and faith will be lost in sight.