Even as he was (ως ην). Vulgate, ita ut erat. Bengel says: sine apparatu. That is, they take Jesus along (παραλαμβαν…

Even as he was in the ship. They took him without making any preparation for the voyage; without providing any food or clothing. He was si…

They took him even as he was.—The phrase is unique to this Gospel, and seems to point to the impression made on the mind of St. Ma…

Christ was Lord High Admiral of the Galilean lake that night, and he had quite a little fleet of vessels around his flagship.

Pseudo-Jerome: After His teaching, they come from that place to the sea and are tossed by the waves.

Therefore …

Mark includes many details in the story: the time of day, the reference to Jesus “just as he was” (v.36), the “other boats,” the position of Jesus …

And when they had sent away the multitude
Who had been attending him all day on the sea shore; though they seem to h…

Christ was asleep in the storm to test the faith of his disciples and to stir them up to pray. Their faith appeared weak, and their prayers strong.…