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Following Christ Invites Storms
Commentators stress that the presence of a "great tempest" even with Jesus in the boat is significant. Charles Spurgeon notes, "Never judge the rightness of your path by the providence which attends it." Following Christ doesn't guarantee a smooth journey; in fact, it may lead directly into trials. The comfort is not the absence of storms, but that Christ is present with believers through them.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 8:24
18th Century
Theologian
A great tempest. A violent storm, or a wind so strong as to endanger their lives. This lake was subject to sudden squalls.
The …
AT Robertson
On Matthew 8:24
But he was asleep (αυτος δε εκαθευδεν). Imperfect, was sleeping. Picturesque scene. The Sea of Galilee is 680 feet below the Medit…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 8:24
19th Century
Preacher
This inland lake was subject to sudden squalls and tempests, in which the wind raged so as to actually lift the boat out of the water. This was an …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 8:24
The narrative moves forward from v.18; the order to cross the lake to escape the crowd is now carried out. The “boat” here is doubtless a fishing b…
John Gill
On Matthew 8:24
17th Century
Pastor
And behold, there arose a great tempest
"A great concussion", or "shaking" of the sea; the stormy wind moved the sea, and the …
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 8:23–27
17th Century
Minister
It is a comfort to those who go down to the sea in ships, and are often in perils there, to reflect that they have a Savior to trust in and pray to…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 8:14–27
13th Century
Philosopher
And when Jesus had come into Simon Peter’s house, etc. Christ’s power is commended in the cure of the leper; it is also c…