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You have so little faith!” Then he got up and rebuked the wind and waves, and suddenly there was a great calm. <a href="/esv/matthew/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> And he said to them, “Why are you afraid, O you of little faith?” Then he rose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm. <a href="/bsb/matthew/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “You of little faith,” Jesus replied, “why are you so afraid?” Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it was perfectly calm. <a href="/blb/matthew/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He says to them, "O you of little faith, Why are you afraid?" Then having arisen, He rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm. <a href="/kjv/matthew/8.htm">King James Bible</a> And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/8.htm">New King James Version</a> But He said to them, “Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?” Then He arose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> He said to them, “Why are you afraid, you men of little faith?” Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it became perfectly calm. <a href="/nasb/matthew/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> He said to them, &#8220Why are you afraid, you men of little faith?&#8221 Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it became perfectly calm. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And He said to them, “Why are you timid, you men of little faith?” Then He arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and it became perfectly calm. <a href="/lsb/matthew/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And He said to them, “Why are you so cowardly, you men of little faith?” Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it became perfectly calm. <a href="/amp/matthew/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> He said to them, “Why are you afraid, you men of little faith?” Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was [at once] a great and wonderful calm [a perfect peacefulness]. <a href="/csb/matthew/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He said to them, “Why are you afraid, you of little faith? ” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But He said to them, &#8220Why are you fearful, you of little faith?&#8221 Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea. And there was a great calm. <a href="/asv/matthew/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm. <a href="/cev/matthew/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But Jesus replied, "Why are you so afraid? You surely don't have much faith." Then he got up and ordered the wind and the waves to calm down. And everything was calm. <a href="/erv/matthew/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm. <a href="/gwt/matthew/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jesus said to them, "Why do you cowards have so little faith?" Then he got up, gave an order to the wind and the sea, and the sea became very calm. <a href="/gnt/matthew/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> "Why are you so frightened?" Jesus answered. "What little faith you have!" Then he got up and ordered the winds and the waves to stop, and there was a great calm. <a href="/isv/matthew/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> He asked them, "Why are you afraid, you who have little faith?" Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm. <a href="/msb/matthew/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?You of little faith,? Jesus replied, ?why are you so afraid?? Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it was perfectly calm. <a href="/net/matthew/8.htm">NET Bible</a> But he said to them, "Why are you cowardly, you people of little faith?" Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it was dead calm. <a href="/nheb/matthew/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And he said to them, "Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?" Then he got up, rebuked the wind and the sea, and there was a great calm. <a href="/wbt/matthew/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he saith to them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm. <a href="/wey/matthew/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Why are you so easily frightened," He replied, "you men of little faith?" Then He rose and reproved the winds and the waves, and there was a perfect calm; <a href="/web/matthew/8.htm">World English Bible</a> He said to them, “Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?” Then he got up, rebuked the wind and the sea, and there was a great calm. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And He says to them, “Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?” Then having risen, He rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm; <a href="/blb/matthew/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He says to them, "O you of little faith, Why are you afraid?" Then having arisen, He rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm. <a href="/ylt/matthew/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And he saith to them, 'Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith?' Then having risen, he rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm; <a href="/slt/matthew/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he says to them, Why are ye timorous, ye of little faith? Then having risen, he censured the winds and sea; and there was a great calm.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Jesus saith to them: Why are you fearful, O ye of little faith? Then rising up he commanded the winds, and the sea, and there came a great calm. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And Jesus said to them, “Why are you afraid, O little in faith?” Then rising up, he commanded the winds, and the sea. And a great tranquility occurred. <a href="/nabre/matthew/8.htm">New American Bible</a> He said to them, “Why are you terrified, O you of little faith?” Then he got up, rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was great calm. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And he said to them, “Why are you afraid, you of little faith?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a dead calm.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Jesus said to them, Why are you fearful, O you of little faith? Then he got up and rebuked the wind and the sea, and there was a great calm. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And Yeshua said to them, “Why are you afraid, you small of faith?” Then he arose and rebuked the wind and the sea, and there was a great calm.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And he said to them: Why are you fearful, you of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea: and there was a great calm. <a href="/godbey/matthew/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And He says to them, <FR>Why are you afraid, O ye of little faith?<Fr> Then having arisen, He rebuked the wind and the sea; and there was a great calm. <a href="/haweis/matthew/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And he said unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then arising, he issued his mandate to the winds, and to the sea; and there was a great calm. <a href="/mace/matthew/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and he answer'd, why are you afraid, o incredulous people? then he arose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm. <a href="/wey/matthew/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Why are you so easily frightened," He replied, "you men of little faith?" Then He rose and reproved the winds and the waves, and there was a perfect calm; <a href="/worrell/matthew/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And He saith to them, <FR>"Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith?"<Fr> Then, having arisen, He rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm. <a href="/worsley/matthew/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>Why are ye <Fr>so<FR> frighted, O ye of little faith?<Fr> Then He rose up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm. <a href="/parallel/matthew/8-26.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=1972" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/8.htm">Jesus Calms the Storm</a> …25The disciples went and woke Him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!” 26<a href="/greek/3640.htm" title="3640: oligopistoi (Adj-VMP) -- Of little faith. From oligos and pistis; incredulous, i.e. Lacking confidence.">“You of little faith,” </a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legei (V-PIA-3S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">Jesus replied,</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: Ti (IPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">“why</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: este (V-PIA-2P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">are you</a> <a href="/greek/1169.htm" title="1169: deiloi (Adj-NMP) -- Cowardly, timid, fearful. From deos; timid, i.e. faithless.">so afraid?” </a> <a href="/greek/5119.htm" title="5119: tote (Adv) -- Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that.">Then</a> <a href="/greek/1453.htm" title="1453: egertheis (V-APP-NMS) -- (a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse.">He got up</a> <a href="/greek/2008.htm" title="2008: epetimēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- From epi and timao; to tax upon, i.e. Censure or admonish; by implication, forbid.">and rebuked</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- 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/417.htm" title="417: anemois (N-DMP) -- The wind; fig: applied to empty doctrines. From the base of aer; wind; by implication, quarters.">winds</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- 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/2281.htm" title="2281: thalassē (N-DFS) -- Probably prolonged from hals; the sea.">sea,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: egeneto (V-AIM-3S) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">it was</a> <a href="/greek/3173.htm" title="3173: megalē (Adj-NFS) -- Large, great, in the widest sense. ">perfectly</a> <a href="/greek/1055.htm" title="1055: galēnē (N-NFS) -- A calm. Of uncertain derivation; tranquillity.">calm.</a> 27The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the sea obey Him!”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/mark/4-39.htm">Mark 4:39-40</a> Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the sea. “Silence!” He commanded. “Be still!” And the wind died down, and it was perfectly calm. / “Why are you so afraid?” He asked. “Do you still have no faith?” <a href="/luke/8-24.htm">Luke 8:24-25</a> 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. / “Where is your faith?” He asked. Frightened and amazed, they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey Him!” <a href="/psalms/107-29.htm">Psalm 107:29</a> He calmed the storm to a whisper, and the waves of the sea were hushed. <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a> Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. <a href="/psalms/65-7.htm">Psalm 65:7</a> You stilled the roaring of the seas, the pounding of their waves, and the tumult of the nations. <a href="/job/38-8.htm">Job 38:8-11</a> 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, ... <a href="/nahum/1-4.htm">Nahum 1:4</a> 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. <a href="/psalms/89-9.htm">Psalm 89:9</a> You rule the raging sea; when its waves mount up, You still them. <a href="/psalms/46-1.htm">Psalm 46:1-3</a> 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 <a href="/isaiah/43-2.htm">Isaiah 43:2</a> 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. <a href="/john/14-27.htm">John 14:27</a> Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid. <a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6-7</a> Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. / And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. <a href="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Hebrews 11:6</a> And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him. <a href="/james/1-6.htm">James 1:6</a> But he must ask in faith, without doubting, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. <a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a> What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he said to them, Why are you fearful, O you of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.Why.<a href="/matthew/6-30.htm">Matthew 6:30</a> Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?<a href="/matthew/14-30.htm">Matthew 14:30,31</a> But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me… <a href="/matthew/16-8.htm">Matthew 16:8</a> Which when Jesus perceived, he said unto them, O ye of little faith, why reason ye among yourselves, because ye have brought no bread?and rebuked.<a href="/matthew/8-27.htm">Matthew 8:27</a> But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!<a href="/job/38-8.htm">Job 38:8-11</a> Or who shut up the sea with doors, when it brake forth, as if it had issued out of the womb? … <a href="/psalms/65-7.htm">Psalm 65:7</a> Which stilleth the noise of the seas, the noise of their waves, and the tumult of the people.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/2-22.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/jonah/1-15.htm">Calm</a> <a href="/matthew/5-6.htm">Completely</a> <a href="/matthew/7-20.htm">Easily</a> <a href="/matthew/8-10.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/matthew/7-6.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/malachi/4-5.htm">Fearful</a> <a href="/jonah/1-10.htm">Frightened</a> <a href="/matthew/6-31.htm">Full</a> <a href="/matthew/8-24.htm">Great</a> <a href="/matthew/6-30.htm">Little</a> <a href="/matthew/8-18.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/matthew/6-22.htm">Perfect</a> <a href="/jeremiah/29-27.htm">Rebuked</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-1.htm">Reproved</a> <a href="/matthew/2-21.htm">Risen</a> <a href="/matthew/8-15.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/matthew/8-24.htm">Sea</a> <a href="/matthew/8-24.htm">Waves</a> <a href="/zechariah/7-14.htm">Wind</a> <a href="/matthew/7-27.htm">Winds</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/9-8.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/mark/4-39.htm">Calm</a> <a href="/matthew/12-13.htm">Completely</a> <a href="/acts/24-11.htm">Easily</a> <a href="/matthew/9-2.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/matthew/9-8.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/mark/4-40.htm">Fearful</a> <a href="/matthew/14-30.htm">Frightened</a> <a href="/matthew/8-27.htm">Full</a> <a href="/matthew/8-30.htm">Great</a> <a href="/matthew/9-25.htm">Little</a> <a href="/matthew/8-27.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/matthew/14-36.htm">Perfect</a> <a href="/matthew/17-18.htm">Rebuked</a> <a href="/luke/3-19.htm">Reproved</a> <a href="/matthew/9-6.htm">Risen</a> <a href="/matthew/9-7.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/matthew/8-27.htm">Sea</a> <a href="/matthew/8-27.htm">Waves</a> <a href="/matthew/8-27.htm">Wind</a> <a href="/matthew/8-27.htm">Winds</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 8</div>1. <a href="/matthew/8-1.htm">Jesus cleanses the leper;</a> 5. <a href="/matthew/8-5.htm">heals the centurion's servant,</a> 14. <a href="/matthew/8-14.htm">Peter's mother in law,</a> 16. <a href="/matthew/8-16.htm">and many others;</a> 18. <a href="/matthew/8-18.htm">shows the cost of following him;</a> 23. <a href="/matthew/8-23.htm">stills the storm on the sea;</a> 28. <a href="/matthew/8-28.htm">drives the demons out of two men possessed;</a> 31. <a href="/matthew/8-31.htm">and tells them to go into the pigs.</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>“You of little faith,” This phrase highlights a recurring theme in the Gospels where Jesus addresses the disciples' lack of faith. The term "little faith" is used to describe a deficiency in trust and confidence in God's power and provision. In the context of Matthew, it underscores the disciples' struggle to fully grasp Jesus' divine authority, despite witnessing His miracles. This phrase connects to other instances, such as <a href="/matthew/6-30.htm">Matthew 6:30 and 14</a>:31, where Jesus similarly addresses doubt and encourages trust in God.Jesus replied, Jesus' response is direct and authoritative, emphasizing His role as a teacher and leader. His reply is not just a rebuke but an invitation to deeper faith. This interaction reflects the rabbinic tradition of teaching through questioning, prompting the disciples to reflect on their understanding and belief.“why are you so afraid?” Fear is a natural human response, but Jesus challenges the disciples to rise above it through faith. This question points to the tension between human fear and divine trust. In the biblical context, fear often signifies a lack of trust in God's sovereignty. The question invites the disciples to consider the presence and power of Jesus, who is with them in the storm, echoing the assurance found in passages like <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a>.Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, Jesus' action demonstrates His authority over nature, affirming His divine identity. The act of rebuking the winds and the sea is reminiscent of God's control over creation, as seen in Psalms 89:9 and 107:29. This miracle serves as a sign of Jesus' messianic role, fulfilling prophecies about the coming of one who has dominion over the earth.and it was perfectly calm. The immediate calm that follows Jesus' command illustrates the completeness of His power. This transformation from chaos to peace symbolizes the peace that Jesus brings into the lives of believers. It also serves as a type of the ultimate peace and restoration that will be realized in the Kingdom of God, as prophesied in <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6-7</a>. The calming of the storm is a foretaste of the eschatological peace that Jesus promises to His followers.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, demonstrating His divine authority over nature. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> Followers of Jesus who are with Him in the boat, experiencing fear during the storm. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_sea_of_galilee.htm">The Sea of Galilee</a> The body of water where this event takes place, known for sudden and violent storms. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_storm.htm">The Storm</a> A natural event that serves as a backdrop for Jesus' demonstration of power and the disciples' test of faith. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_calm.htm">The Calm</a> The result of Jesus' command, showcasing His authority and the peace that follows His intervention.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faith_over_fear.htm">Faith Over Fear</a> Jesus' question, "Why are you so afraid?" challenges us to examine our faith in the face of life's storms. Trusting in Jesus' power and presence can calm our fears. <a href="/topical/d/divine_authority.htm">Divine Authority</a> Jesus' ability to command the winds and the sea demonstrates His divine authority, reminding us that He is sovereign over all creation. <a href="/topical/p/peace_in_christ.htm">Peace in Christ</a> Just as Jesus brought calm to the storm, He offers peace to our troubled hearts. We are encouraged to seek His peace through prayer and trust. <a href="/topical/g/growth_in_faith.htm">Growth in Faith</a> The disciples' experience is a reminder that faith can grow through trials. We should view challenges as opportunities to deepen our trust in God. <a href="/topical/r/recognizing_jesus'_presence.htm">Recognizing Jesus' Presence</a> In moments of fear and uncertainty, recognizing that Jesus is with us can transform our perspective and response.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 8</a> <a href="/q/how_does_jesus_calm_the_storm.htm">How does Jesus calm the storm in the Bible?</a> <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> <a href="/q/meaning_of_'victory_in_jesus'.htm">What is the meaning of "Victory in Jesus"?</a> <a href="/q/who_is_saint_nicholas.htm">Who is Saint Nicholas?</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>(26) Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith?--St. Luke puts the question more strongly: "Where is your faith?" as though it had all drifted away under the pressure of their fears. Yet the word "of little faith" was singularly appropriate. They had not altogether lost their trust in Him, but they had not learnt the lesson of the centurion's faith, and were only at ease when they heard His voice, and saw that He was watching over them.Rebuked the winds and the sea.--This seems to have been almost, so to say, our Lord's formula in working miracles. The fever (<a href="/luke/4-39.htm" title="And he stood over her, and rebuked the fever; and it left her: and immediately she arose and ministered to them.">Luke 4:39</a>), the frenzy of the demoniac (<a href="/mark/9-25.htm" title="When Jesus saw that the people came running together, he rebuked the foul spirit, saying to him, You dumb and deaf spirit, I charge you, come out of him, and enter no more into him.">Mark 9:25</a>), the tempest, are all treated as if they were hostile and rebel forces that needed to be restrained. St. Mark, with his usual vividness, gives the very words of the rebuke: "Peace, be still"--literally, be dumb, be muzzled, as though the howling wind was a maniac to be gagged and bound.There was a great calm.--As with the fever in <a href="/matthew/8-15.htm" title="And he touched her hand, and the fever left her: and she arose, and ministered to them.">Matthew 8:15</a>, so here, the work was at once instantaneous and complete. There was no after-swell such as is commonly seen for hours after a storm.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 26. - And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? (<a href="/matthew/6-30.htm">Matthew 6:30</a>, note). The winds and waves were mastering their souls as well as their bodies. Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea. -Rebuked (ἐπετίμησε); cf. <a href="/psalms/104-7.htm">Psalm 104:7</a>. The words spoken are recorded by St. Mark. And there was a great calm. Corresponding to the "great tempest" (ver. 24). <a href="/commentaries/matthew/8-26.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>“[You] of little faith,” ὀλιγόπιστοι (oligopistoi) Adjective - Vocative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3640.htm">Strong's 3640: </a> Of little faith. From oligos and pistis; incredulous, i.e. Lacking confidence. [Jesus] replied, λέγει (legei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. “why Τί (Ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. are you ἐστε (este) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. so afraid?” δειλοί (deiloi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1169.htm">Strong's 1169: </a> Cowardly, timid, fearful. From deos; timid, i.e. faithless. Then τότε (tote) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5119.htm">Strong's 5119: </a> Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that. He got up ἐγερθεὶς (egertheis) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1453.htm">Strong's 1453: </a> (a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse. [and] rebuked ἐπετίμησεν (epetimēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2008.htm">Strong's 2008: </a> From epi and timao; to tax upon, i.e. Censure or admonish; by implication, forbid. the τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. winds ἀνέμοις (anemois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_417.htm">Strong's 417: </a> The wind; fig: applied to empty doctrines. From the base of aer; wind; by implication, quarters. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. sea, θαλάσσῃ (thalassē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2281.htm">Strong's 2281: </a> Probably prolonged from hals; the sea. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. it was ἐγένετο (egeneto) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. perfectly μεγάλη (megalē) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3173.htm">Strong's 3173: </a> Large, great, in the widest sense. calm. γαλήνη (galēnē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1055.htm">Strong's 1055: </a> A calm. 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