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But as they sailed, he fell asleep. A wind storm came down on the lake, and they were taking on dangerous amounts of water.
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Jesus' Peaceful Sleep
Commentators highlight the stark contrast between the violent, life-threatening storm and Jesus' peaceful sleep. This is the only time the Bible mentions Jesus sleeping, emphasizing his true humanity—he was tired enough to sleep through a storm. His rest amidst chaos demonstrates his profound trust and peace, a model for believers facing their own storms.
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He fell asleep (αφυπνωσεν). First aorist (ingressive) active indicative of αφυπνοω, to put to sleep, to fall off to sleep, a late …
19th Century
Anglican
He fell asleep.—The verb so rendered differs from the “was asleep” of the other Gospels, and this is the only place in the New Tes…
Jesus’ words “Let us go over to the other side of the lake” (v.22) should have assured the disciples that they would indeed complete their trip acr…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But as he sailed he fell asleep On a pillow, in the hinder part of the ship, as in (Mark 4:38) <…
Presbyterian
Those who put to sea in a calm, even at Christ's word, must yet prepare for a storm and for great peril in that storm. There is no relief for souls…
