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The sea was rising by reason of a great wind that blew.
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Storms in the Path of Duty
Commentators note that the disciples were in the way of duty, following Jesus's instructions, yet they still faced a life-threatening storm. Matthew Henry points out that this shows believers can face perils and afflictions even when they have an interest in Christ and He is praying for them. Following God does not guarantee a life free from storms.
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And the sea was rising (η τε θαλασσα διεγειρετο). Imperfect (without augment) passive of διεγειρω, late compound to wake up thorou…
19th Century
Anglican
And the sea arose.—Better, was rising. The tense is still imperfect, describing the scene as it took place. The …
Baptist
And the sea arose by reason of a great wind that blew.
Misfortunes never come alone. An absent Saviour, a roaring sea, and a bellowi…
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The Sea of Galilee is six hundred feet below sea level, in a cuplike depression among the hills. When the sun sets, the air cools; and as the coole…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the sea arose Swelled, and was tumultuous and raging; the waves mounted up, and tossed the ship to and fro:
Presbyterian
Here were Christ's disciples in the way of duty, and Christ was praying for them; yet they were in distress. There may be perils and afflictions of…
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13th Century
Catholic
1. Previously, the Evangelist told us about the miracle of the loaves and fishes. Now he shows the threefold effect this miracle had on the …
