Ceased (εκοπασεν). From κοπος, toil. The wind grew weary or tired, exhausted itself in the presence of its Master (cf. Mr 4:39). N…

And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased. Here was a new proof of the power of Jesus. He who has power over winds and waves …

The wind ceased—St. Mark adds that they were "beyond measure astonished" at the sudden lull. For the most part, these mountain squ…

But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. And immediately Jesus stretched for…

St. John Chrysostom: Desiring to prompt a diligent examination of what had been done, He commanded those who had witnessed the…

The climax of the story is not the stilling of the storm but the confe ion and worship of the disciples: “Truly you are the Son of God.” This is th…

And when they were come into the ship
Christ and Peter. The Arabic and Persic versions, and Munster's Hebrew Gospel …

Those are not Christ's followers who cannot enjoy being alone with God and their own hearts. It is good, on special occasions, and when we find our…

After having excluded Herod’s opinion, here the Evangelist mentions the power of Christ’s doctrine. For its power is threefold: it feeds, it rescue…