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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/matthew/8.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/matthew/8.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/matthew/8.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then Jesus got into the boat and started across the lake with his disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/matthew/8.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/matthew/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />When He got into the boat, His disciples followed Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And He having entered into the boat, His disciples followed Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/matthew/8.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/matthew/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Now when He got into a boat, His disciples followed Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/matthew/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />When He got into the boat, His disciples followed Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/matthew/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />When He got into the boat, His disciples followed Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/matthew/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And when He got into the boat, His disciples followed Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/matthew/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And when He got into the boat, His disciples followed Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/matthew/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />When He got into the boat, His disciples followed Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/matthew/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />As he got into the boat, his disciples followed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/matthew/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />As He got into the boat, His disciples followed Him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/matthew/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And when he was entered into a boat, his disciples followed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/matthew/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />After Jesus left in a boat with his disciples, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/matthew/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And when he was entered into a boat, his disciples followed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/matthew/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Jesus' disciples went with him as he left in a boat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/matthew/8.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Jesus got into a boat, and his disciples went with him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/matthew/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />When Jesus got into the boat, his disciples went with him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/matthew/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />When He got into the boat, His disciples followed Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/matthew/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />As he got into the boat, his disciples followed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/matthew/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And when he got into a boat, his disciples followed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/matthew/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And when he had entered into a boat, his disciples followed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Then He went on board a fishing-boat, and His disciples followed Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/matthew/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />When he got into a boat, his disciples followed him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/matthew/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And when He entered into the boat His disciples followed Him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And He having entered into the boat, His disciples followed Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/matthew/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And when he entered into the boat his disciples did follow him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/matthew/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he having gone into a ship, his disciples followed him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/matthew/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And when he entered into the boat, his disciples followed him: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/matthew/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And climbing into a boat, his disciples followed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/matthew/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He got into a boat and his disciples followed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/matthew/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/matthew/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And when Jesus went up into the boat, his disciples went with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And when Yeshua came up into the ship, his disciples came up with him.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/matthew/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And when he had entered the ship, his disciples followed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/matthew/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And His disciples followed Him, having come into the ship.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/matthew/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And going on board a vessel, his disciples followed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/matthew/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />When he went aboard the vessel, his disciples followed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Then He went on board a fishing-boat, and His disciples followed Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/matthew/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And His disciples followed Him, as He entered into a boat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/matthew/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And when He was entered into the ship, his disciples followed Him:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/matthew/8-23.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=1952" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/matthew/8.htm">Jesus Calms the Storm</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22</span>But Jesus told him, “Follow Me, and let the dead bury their own dead.” <span class="reftext">23</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">When</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">He</a> <a href="/greek/1684.htm" title="1684: embanti (V-APA-DMS) -- To step in; I go onboard a ship, embark. From en and the base of basis; to walk on, i.e. Embark, reach.">got into</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4143.htm" title="4143: ploion (N-ANS) -- A ship, vessel, boat. From pleo; a sailer, i.e. Vessel.">boat,</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3101.htm" title="3101: mathētai (N-NMP) -- A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.">disciples</a> <a href="/greek/190.htm" title="190: ēkolouthēsan (V-AIA-3P) -- To accompany, attend, follow. Properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. To accompany.">followed</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">24</span>Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was engulfed by the waves; but Jesus was sleeping.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/4-35.htm">Mark 4:35-41</a></span><br />When that evening came, He said to His disciples, “Let us cross to the other side.” / After they had dismissed the crowd, they took Jesus with them, since He was already in the boat. And there were other boats with Him. / Soon a violent windstorm came up, and the waves were breaking over the boat, so that it was being swamped. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/8-22.htm">Luke 8:22-25</a></span><br />One day Jesus said to His disciples, “Let us cross to the other side of the lake.” So He got into a boat with them and set out. / As they sailed, He fell asleep, and a windstorm came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and they were in great danger. / The disciples went and woke Him, saying, “Master, Master, we are perishing!” Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters, and they subsided, and all was calm. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jonah/1-4.htm">Jonah 1:4-16</a></span><br />Then the LORD hurled a great wind upon the sea, and such a violent storm arose that the ship was in danger of breaking apart. / The sailors were afraid, and each cried out to his own god. And they threw the ship’s cargo into the sea to lighten the load. But Jonah had gone down to the lowest part of the vessel, where he lay down and fell into a deep sleep. / The captain approached him and said, “How can you sleep? Get up and call upon your God. Perhaps this God will consider us, so that we may not perish.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/107-23.htm">Psalm 107:23-30</a></span><br />Others went out to sea in ships, conducting trade on the mighty waters. / They saw the works of the LORD, and His wonders in the deep. / For He spoke and raised a tempest that lifted the waves of the sea. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/43-2.htm">Isaiah 43:2</a></span><br />When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/65-5.htm">Psalm 65:5-7</a></span><br />With awesome deeds of righteousness You answer us, O God of our salvation, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas. / You formed the mountains by Your power, having girded Yourself with might. / You stilled the roaring of the seas, the pounding of their waves, and the tumult of the nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/89-8.htm">Psalm 89:8-9</a></span><br />O LORD God of Hosts, who is like You? O mighty LORD, Your faithfulness surrounds You. / You rule the raging sea; when its waves mount up, You still them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/38-8.htm">Job 38:8-11</a></span><br />Who enclosed the sea behind doors when it burst forth from the womb, / when I made the clouds its garment and thick darkness its blanket, / when I fixed its boundaries and set in place its bars and doors, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nahum/1-4.htm">Nahum 1:4</a></span><br />He rebukes the sea and dries it up; He makes all the rivers run dry. Bashan and Carmel wither, and the flower of Lebanon wilts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/14-21.htm">Exodus 14:21-22</a></span><br />Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove back the sea with a strong east wind that turned it into dry land. So the waters were divided, / and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/27-13.htm">Acts 27:13-44</a></span><br />When a gentle south wind began to blow, they thought they had their opportunity. So they weighed anchor and sailed along, hugging the coast of Crete. / But it was not long before a cyclone called the Northeaster swept down across the island. / Unable to head into the wind, the ship was caught up. So we gave way and let ourselves be driven along. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-16.htm">John 6:16-21</a></span><br />When evening came, His disciples went down to the sea, / got into a boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum. It was already dark, and Jesus had not yet gone out to them. / A strong wind was blowing, and the sea grew agitated. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/46-1.htm">Psalm 46:1-3</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. / Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas, / though their waters roar and foam and the mountains quake in the surge. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/51-10.htm">Isaiah 51:10</a></span><br />Was it not You who dried up the sea, the waters of the great deep, who made a road in the depths of the sea for the redeemed to cross over?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/93-3.htm">Psalm 93:3-4</a></span><br />The floodwaters have risen, O LORD; the rivers have raised their voice; the seas lift up their pounding waves. / Above the roar of many waters—the mighty breakers of the sea—the LORD on high is majestic.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/9-1.htm">Matthew 9:1</a></b></br> And he entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/4-36.htm">Mark 4:36</a></b></br> And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/7-22.htm">Luke 7:22</a></b></br> Then Jesus answering said unto them, Go your way, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard; how that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel is preached.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/habakkuk/2-11.htm">Board</a> <a href="/matthew/4-22.htm">Boat</a> <a href="/matthew/8-21.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/matthew/8-14.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/matthew/8-22.htm">Follow</a> <a href="/matthew/8-10.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/matthew/4-22.htm">Ship</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/9-1.htm">Board</a> <a href="/matthew/8-24.htm">Boat</a> <a href="/matthew/8-25.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/matthew/9-1.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/matthew/9-9.htm">Follow</a> <a href="/matthew/9-9.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/matthew/8-24.htm">Ship</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 8</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/8-1.htm">Jesus cleanses the leper;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/8-5.htm">heals the centurion's servant,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/8-14.htm">Peter's mother in law,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/8-16.htm">and many others;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/8-18.htm">shows the cost of following him;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/8-23.htm">stills the storm on the sea;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/8-28.htm">drives the demons out of two men possessed;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/8-31.htm">and tells them to go into the pigs.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/8.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>When He got into the boat</b><br>This phrase indicates a deliberate action by Jesus, showing His intention to cross the Sea of Galilee. The Sea of Galilee, also known as Lake Gennesaret or the Sea of Tiberias, is a freshwater lake in Israel. It is significant in Jesus' ministry, as many of His miracles and teachings occurred around this area. The act of getting into the boat symbolizes Jesus' readiness to lead His disciples into new experiences and challenges, often used as a metaphor for embarking on a spiritual journey.<p><b>His disciples followed Him</b><br>The disciples' decision to follow Jesus into the boat demonstrates their commitment and trust in Him. This act of following is a recurring theme in the Gospels, emphasizing discipleship and obedience. In the cultural context of the time, a disciple was expected to follow their teacher closely, learning from their actions and teachings. This phrase also foreshadows the upcoming storm, highlighting the disciples' reliance on Jesus in times of uncertainty and danger. It reflects the call to Christians to follow Christ, trusting in His guidance and protection, as seen in other scriptures such as <a href="/matthew/16-24.htm">Matthew 16:24</a>, where Jesus calls His followers to take up their cross and follow Him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, Jesus is the one who initiates the journey by getting into the boat. His actions and presence are pivotal to the unfolding events.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a></b><br>These are the followers of Jesus who accompany Him into the boat. Their decision to follow Jesus is an act of obedience and trust.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_boat.htm">The Boat</a></b><br>The setting for the upcoming events, the boat represents a place of transition and testing for the disciples.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_sea_of_galilee.htm">The Sea of Galilee</a></b><br>While not mentioned explicitly in this verse, the Sea of Galilee is the body of water where this event takes place. It is known for sudden storms, which sets the stage for the subsequent account.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_event.htm">The Event</a></b><br>This verse sets the stage for the miracle of Jesus calming the storm, highlighting the disciples' journey with Jesus and their faith being tested.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/following_jesus_requires_trust.htm">Following Jesus Requires Trust</a></b><br>The disciples' decision to follow Jesus into the boat is an act of trust. In our lives, following Jesus may lead us into uncertain or challenging situations, but we are called to trust in His presence and guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/jesus'_presence_in_our_storms.htm">Jesus' Presence in Our Storms</a></b><br>Just as Jesus was with the disciples in the boat, He is with us in the storms of life. We can find peace and assurance in His presence, knowing that He has authority over all circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_over_fear.htm">Faith Over Fear</a></b><br>The upcoming storm tests the disciples' faith. In our own lives, we are often faced with situations that challenge our faith. We must choose to focus on Jesus and His power rather than our fears.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_leads_to_growth.htm">Obedience Leads to Growth</a></b><br>By following Jesus into the boat, the disciples positioned themselves for a deeper understanding of His power and character. Our obedience to Christ can lead to spiritual growth and a greater revelation of who He is.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 8</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_jesus_calm_the_storm_instantly.htm">In Matthew 8:23–27, how could a man rebuke a storm and instantly calm the wind and waves, defying known meteorological laws? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_jesus_calm_the_storm.htm">How does Jesus calm the storm in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_satan_control_the_weather.htm">Can Satan control the weather?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_saves_his_people_from_sins.htm">Who will save His people from their sins?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(23) The two narratives that follow are brought together in all three Gospels; but St. Mark and St. Luke place them, as we have seen, after the parables which St. Matthew gives in chapter 13<p><span class= "bld">Entered into a ship.</span>--The better MSS. give, as often elsewhere, "<span class= "ital">the</span> ship," or boat--<span class= "ital">i.e.,</span> one which, belonging possibly to Peter or the sons of Zebedee, was always ready at their Master's service. St. Mark adds that "they took Him, even as He was, in the boat," the words indicating apparently extreme exhaustion from the fatigue of teaching. This, we learn, was followed by immediate sleep as He lay in the stern on the boat's cushion as a pillow.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 23-27.</span> - <span class="accented">The</span> <span class="accented">storm on the lake.</span> Parallel passages: <a href="/mark/4-35.htm">Mark 4:35-41</a>; <a href="/luke/8-22.htm">Luke 8:22-25</a>. Matthew, as usual, is both shorter and less precise. Nosgen and others see in this an "undesigned coincidence" with his still being at "the receipt of custom" (<a href="/matthew/9-9.htm">Matthew 9:9</a>). <span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 23.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And when he was entered into a ship</span> (Revised Version, <span class="accented">boat</span>), <span class="accented"><span class="cmt_word"></span>his disciples followed him</span>. Did St. Matthew see in the very order of embarking a symbol of the Christian life? It may be so, but a more probable reason for mentioning the order is that our Lord was, perhaps, on this occasion not using a beat that belonged to any of the disciples. Passage may have been given to him at his request, and of course the disciples went where he went. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/matthew/8-23.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">[When]</span><br /><span class="grk">Καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(Kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">He</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτῷ</span> <span class="translit">(autō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">got into</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐμβάντι</span> <span class="translit">(embanti)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1684.htm">Strong's 1684: </a> </span><span class="str2">To step in; I go onboard a ship, embark. From en and the base of basis; to walk on, i.e. Embark, reach.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τὸ</span> <span class="translit">(to)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">boat,</span><br /><span class="grk">πλοῖον</span> <span class="translit">(ploion)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4143.htm">Strong's 4143: </a> </span><span class="str2">A ship, vessel, boat. From pleo; a sailer, i.e. Vessel.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(autou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">disciples</span><br /><span class="grk">μαθηταὶ</span> <span class="translit">(mathētai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3101.htm">Strong's 3101: </a> </span><span class="str2">A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">followed</span><br /><span class="grk">ἠκολούθησαν</span> <span class="translit">(ēkolouthēsan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_190.htm">Strong's 190: </a> </span><span class="str2">To accompany, attend, follow. Properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. To accompany.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Him.</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτῷ</span> <span class="translit">(autō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. 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