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A Question of Divine Identity
The disciples' question, "What manner of man is this?" is the central point of the story. Commentators stress that by commanding the wind and sea—something only God can do—Jesus revealed His divine identity. The miracle was not just a display of power; it was a direct challenge for them, and us, to recognize Him as more than a mere man, but as God Himself.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 8:27
18th Century
Theologian
Men marvelled. Wondered; or were amazed.
What manner of man. What a personage! How unlike other men! What a vast, detailed…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 8:27
Even the winds and the sea obey him (Κα ο ανημο κα η θαλασσα αυτω υπακουουσιν). A nature miracle. Even a sudden drop in the wind w…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 8:27
19th Century
Preacher
But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!
Now see the King in conflict wi…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 8:27
That the disciples could cry to Jesus for help reveals that they believed, or hoped, he could do something. More than others they had witnessed his…
John Calvin
On Matthew 8:27
16th Century
Theologian
But the men wondered. Mark and Luke appear to say this in reference to the apostles; for, after having stated that Christ reproved them, t…
John Gill
On Matthew 8:27
17th Century
Pastor
But the men marvelled
Mark says, "they feared exceedingly"; and Luke, "they being afraid, wondered": they were fille…
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…