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A Desperate But Good Prayer
Commentators observe that the disciples' cry, "Lord, save us; we perish," is a model for prayer in a crisis. It combines reverence ("Lord"), a direct plea ("save us"), and raw honesty about their fear ("we perish"). While their faith was weak and mixed with panic, they still turned to the right person. This shows that even imperfect, fear-filled prayers are heard by Jesus.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 8:25
18th Century
Theologian
Save us. Save our lives.
We perish. We are in danger of perishing. This showed great confidence in the Saviour.
It …
AT Robertson
On Matthew 8:25
Save, Lord; we perish (Κυριε, σωσον, απολλυμεθα). More exactly, "Lord, save us at once (aorist), we are perishing (present linear)…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 8:25–27
19th Century
Preacher
And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish. And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little fait…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 8:25
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 Calvin
On Matthew 8:25
16th Century
Theologian
Lord, save us. A pious prayer538, one would think, for what else did they have to do when they were lost than to implore safety…
John Gill
On Matthew 8:25
17th Century
Pastor
And his disciples came unto him From some other part of the ship, being in great consternation, and distress,
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…