Charles Ellicott Commentary Mark 4:39

"And he awoke, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm." — Mark 4:39 (ASV)

Peace, be still.—Literally, be still, be silenced. The latter word is the same as that used of the man who was not wearing a wedding garment, and was speechless (Matthew 22:12). Note the vividness with which St. Mark gives the very words addressed to the raging sea, as though it were a hostile power rising in rebellion against its true Lord.

The wind ceased.—Better, lulled.