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We&#8217re going to drown!&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/matthew/8.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The disciples went and woke him up, shouting, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/matthew/8.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And they went and woke him, saying, “Save us, Lord; we are perishing.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/matthew/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The disciples went and woke Him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And having approached, they awoke Him, saying, "Lord, save us, we are perishing!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/matthew/8.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And his disciples came to <i>him</i>, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/matthew/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then His disciples came to <i>Him</i> and awoke Him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/matthew/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And they came to <i>Him</i> and woke Him, saying, “Save <i>us,</i> Lord; we are perishing!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/matthew/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And they came to Him and woke Him, saying, &#8220Save us, Lord; we are perishing!&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/matthew/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And they came to <i>Him,</i> and awoke Him, saying, “Save <i>us,</i> Lord; we are perishing!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/matthew/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And they came to <i>Him</i> and got Him up, saying, “Save <i>us</i>, Lord; we are perishing!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/matthew/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And the disciples went and woke Him, saying, “Lord, save us, we are going to die!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/matthew/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the disciples came and woke him up, saying, “Lord, save us! We’re going to die! ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/matthew/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the disciples came and woke Him up, saying, &#8220Lord, save us! We&#8217re going to die!&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/matthew/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Save, Lord; we perish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/matthew/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />so the disciples went over to him and woke him up. They said, "Lord, wake up! Save us before we drown!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/matthew/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Save, Lord; we perish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/matthew/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So they woke him up, saying, "Lord! Save us! We're going to die!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/matthew/8.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The disciples went to him and woke him up. "Save us, Lord!" they said. "We are about to die!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/matthew/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />They went to him and woke him up. "Lord!" they cried, "Save us! We're going to die!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/matthew/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So they came and woke him up saying, "Lord, save us! We are about to die!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/matthew/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />They came to him, and woke him up, saying, "Save us, Lord. We are dying."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/matthew/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />So they came and woke Him, crying, "Master, save us, we are drowning!"<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/matthew/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the disciples went and woke Him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/matthew/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The disciples came to him and woke him up, saying, “Save us, Lord! We are dying!” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/matthew/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and His disciples having come to Him, awoke Him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And having approached, they awoke Him, saying, "Lord, save us, we are perishing!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/matthew/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and his disciples having come to him, awoke him, saying, 'Sir, save us; we are perishing.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/matthew/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And his disciples, having come near, awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we are lost.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/matthew/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And they came to him, and awaked him, saying: Lord, save us, we perish. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/matthew/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And his disciples drew near to him, and they awakened him, saying: “Lord, save us, we are perishing.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/matthew/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />They came and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/matthew/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And they went and woke him up, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/matthew/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And his disciples came near and woke him up, and said to him, Our Lord, save us, we are perishing.<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 his disciples approached to awaken him and they were saying to him, “Our Lord, save us, we are being destroyed!”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/matthew/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying: Lord, save us; we perish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/matthew/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And the disciples having come, awoke Him, saying, Lord, save us; we are perishing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/matthew/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And his disciples coming, awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we are perishing!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/matthew/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />and his disciples came and awaked him, saying, Lord, save us: we are sinking.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />So they came and woke Him, crying, "Master, save us, we are drowning!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/matthew/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And, coming to <i>Him</i>, they awoke Him, saying, "Lord, save; we are perishing!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/matthew/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And His disciples came to Him, and awoke Him, saying, Lord save us, <i>for</i> we are perishing: and He saith unto them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/matthew/8-25.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=1966" 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">24</span>Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was engulfed by the waves; but Jesus was sleeping. <span class="reftext">25</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/4334.htm" title="4334: proselthontes (V-APA-NMP) -- From pros and erchomai; to approach, i.e. come near, visit, or worship, assent to.">The disciples went</a> <a href="/greek/1453.htm" title="1453: ēgeiran (V-AIA-3P) -- (a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse.">and woke</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- 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> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">saying,</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrie (N-VMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">“Lord,</a> <a href="/greek/4982.htm" title="4982: sōson (V-AMA-2S) -- To save, heal, preserve, rescue. From a primary sos; to save, i.e. Deliver or protect.">save us!</a> <a href="/greek/622.htm" title="622: apollymetha (V-PIM-1P) -- From apo and the base of olethros; to destroy fully, literally or figuratively.">We are perishing!”</a> </span> <span class="reftext">26</span>“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.…<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/4-38.htm">Mark 4:38</a></span><br />But Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on the cushion. So they woke Him and said, “Teacher, don’t You care that we are perishing?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/8-24.htm">Luke 8:24</a></span><br />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="/psalms/107-28.htm">Psalm 107:28-29</a></span><br />Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He brought them out of their distress. / He calmed the storm to a whisper, and the waves of the sea were hushed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jonah/1-5.htm">Jonah 1:5-6</a></span><br />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="/matthew/14-30.htm">Matthew 14:30</a></span><br />But when he saw the strength of the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/6-50.htm">Mark 6:50</a></span><br />for they all saw Him and were terrified. But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/18-38.htm">Luke 18:38</a></span><br />So he called out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/69-1.htm">Psalm 69:1-3</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Lilies.” Of David. Save me, O God, for the waters are up to my neck. / I have sunk into the miry depths, where there is no footing; I have drifted into deep waters, where the flood engulfs me. / I am weary from my crying; my throat is parched. My eyes fail, looking for my God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-16.htm">Psalm 18:16</a></span><br />He reached down from on high and took hold of me; He drew me out of deep waters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/44-23.htm">Psalm 44:23</a></span><br />Wake up, O Lord! Why are You sleeping? Arise! Do not reject us forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/51-9.htm">Isaiah 51:9-10</a></span><br />Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the LORD. Wake up as in days past, as in generations of old. Was it not You who cut Rahab to pieces, who pierced through the dragon? / 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="/2_corinthians/1-8.htm">2 Corinthians 1:8-10</a></span><br />We do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the hardships we encountered in the province of Asia. We were under a burden far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life. / Indeed, we felt we were under the sentence of death, in order that we would not trust in ourselves, but in God, who raises the dead. / He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/27-23.htm">Acts 27:23-25</a></span><br />For just last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me / and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And look, God has granted you the lives of all who sail with you.’ / So take courage, men, for I believe God that it will happen just as He told me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-18.htm">John 6:18-20</a></span><br />A strong wind was blowing, and the sea grew agitated. / When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the sea—and they were terrified. / But Jesus spoke up: “It is I; do not be afraid.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/10-13.htm">Romans 10:13</a></span><br />for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish.</p><p class="hdg">and awoke.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/10-1.htm">Psalm 10:1</a></b></br> Why standest thou afar off, O LORD? <i>why</i> hidest thou <i>thyself</i> in times of trouble?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/44-22.htm">Psalm 44:22,23</a></b></br> Yea, for thy sake are we killed all the day long; we are counted as sheep for the slaughter… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/51-9.htm">Isaiah 51:9,10</a></b></br> Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the LORD; awake, as in the ancient days, in the generations of old. <i>Art</i> thou not it that hath cut Rahab, <i>and</i> wounded the dragon? … </p><p class="hdg">save.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/14-11.htm">2 Chronicles 14:11</a></b></br> And Asa cried unto the LORD his God, and said, LORD, <i>it is</i> nothing with thee to help, whether with many, or with them that have no power: help us, O LORD our God; for we rest on thee, and in thy name we go against this multitude. O LORD, thou <i>art</i> our God; let not man prevail against thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/20-12.htm">2 Chronicles 20:12</a></b></br> O our God, wilt thou not judge them? for we have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes <i>are</i> upon thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jonah/1-6.htm">Jonah 1:6</a></b></br> So the shipmaster came to him, and said unto him, What meanest thou, O sleeper? arise, call upon thy God, if so be that God will think upon us, that we perish not.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/zechariah/4-1.htm">Awaking</a> <a href="/matthew/1-24.htm">Awoke</a> <a href="/matthew/3-3.htm">Crying</a> <a href="/matthew/7-13.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/matthew/8-23.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/songs/8-7.htm">Drown</a> <a href="/luke/8-24.htm">Drowning</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-9.htm">Dying</a> <a href="/matthew/8-5.htm">Help</a> <a href="/matthew/8-19.htm">Master</a> <a href="/matthew/5-30.htm">Perish</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-9.htm">Perishing</a> <a href="/matthew/6-13.htm">Save</a> <a href="/matthew/8-21.htm">Sir</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-7.htm">We're</a> <a href="/matthew/1-24.htm">Woke</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/4-38.htm">Awaking</a> <a href="/matthew/27-52.htm">Awoke</a> <a href="/matthew/9-27.htm">Crying</a> <a href="/matthew/12-25.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/matthew/9-10.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/mark/4-38.htm">Drown</a> <a href="/mark/4-38.htm">Drowning</a> <a href="/mark/4-38.htm">Dying</a> <a href="/matthew/14-30.htm">Help</a> <a href="/matthew/9-11.htm">Master</a> <a href="/matthew/9-17.htm">Perish</a> <a href="/mark/4-38.htm">Perishing</a> <a href="/matthew/10-39.htm">Save</a> <a href="/matthew/9-28.htm">Sir</a> <a href="/luke/8-24.htm">We're</a> <a href="/matthew/25-7.htm">Woke</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>The disciples went and woke Him</b><br>The disciples, who were Jesus' closest followers, often found themselves in situations that tested their faith. This phrase highlights their dependence on Jesus during times of crisis. The act of waking Jesus signifies their recognition of His authority and power, even in the midst of a storm. In the context of first-century Jewish culture, rabbis were highly respected, and the disciples' action reflects their belief in Jesus as more than just a teacher. This moment foreshadows the many instances where Jesus would demonstrate His divine authority over nature and circumstances.<p><b>saying, “Lord, save us!</b><br>The title "Lord" indicates the disciples' acknowledgment of Jesus' divine authority and their personal relationship with Him. In the Jewish tradition, calling someone "Lord" was a sign of respect and recognition of their higher status. The plea "save us" is both a physical and spiritual request, reflecting the disciples' immediate need for deliverance from the storm and their deeper need for salvation. This cry for help is echoed throughout the Psalms, where the faithful call upon God for rescue and protection (e.g., <a href="/psalms/107-28.htm">Psalm 107:28-30</a>).<p><b>We are perishing!”</b><br>The disciples' fear of perishing underscores the severity of the storm and their human vulnerability. This phrase captures the urgency and desperation of their situation, as they faced the real possibility of death. In a broader biblical context, the concept of perishing is often associated with spiritual death and separation from God. Jesus' response to their plea not only calms the storm but also serves as a reminder of His power to save from both physical and spiritual peril. This moment prefigures Jesus' ultimate mission to save humanity from sin and eternal death.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>Central figure in the Gospel, the Son of God, who demonstrates His divine authority over nature in this passage.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a></b><br>Followers of Jesus, who are with Him in the boat and express fear and desperation during the storm.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_boat.htm">The Boat</a></b><br>The setting of this event, symbolizing the journey of faith and the church amidst life's storms.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_storm.htm">The Storm</a></b><br>Represents trials and challenges that test faith, illustrating the disciples' fear and lack of understanding of Jesus' power.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_sea_of_galilee.htm">The Sea of Galilee</a></b><br>The geographical location where this event takes place, known for sudden and violent storms.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_over_fear.htm">Faith Over Fear</a></b><br>The disciples' cry for help highlights their fear, but also their recognition of Jesus' power. In our lives, we must choose faith over fear, trusting in Jesus' authority.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/recognizing_jesus'_authority.htm">Recognizing Jesus' Authority</a></b><br>This passage reminds us of Jesus' divine authority over all creation. We should acknowledge His power in every aspect of our lives, especially during trials.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_in_desperation.htm">Prayer in Desperation</a></b><br>The disciples' plea, "Lord, save us!" is a model of turning to Jesus in times of need. We should cultivate a habit of immediate prayer when facing difficulties.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_our_limitations.htm">Understanding Our Limitations</a></b><br>The disciples' inability to control the storm reflects human limitations. Recognizing our dependence on God is crucial for spiritual growth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/peace_in_the_storm.htm">Peace in the Storm</a></b><br>Jesus' presence brings peace amidst chaos. We are called to seek His presence and peace, trusting that He is with us in every storm.<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/which_bible_verses_support_exorcism.htm">What Bible verses support Christian exorcism practices?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_'kingdom_of_god'_in_luke_17_20.htm">Is life more important than food?</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/who_was_mary_magdalene_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Mary Magdalene in the Bible?</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>(25) <span class= "bld">Lord, save us: we perish.</span>--As given by St. Mark the words indicate even more of the impatience of panic: "Master, carest Thou not that we perish?" They began to think that He was indifferent to their safety, and believing, it may be, that He Himself had a charmed life, they were half angry at that indifference.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 25.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And his disciples</span> (Revised Version, <span class="accented">they</span>) <span class="accented"><span class="cmt_word"></span>came to him</span> (<span class="greek">καὶ προσελθόντες</span>). The insertion of the words, "his disciples," distracts the mind from the fact of their coming. Their skill and their long experience of those waters now failed them. <span class="cmt_word">And awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish</span> (<span class="greek">Κύριε σῶσον ἀπολλύμεθα</span>). The last and most emphatic word comes in all the narratives. They had no hope of escape from the death that was already overtaking them except through him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/matthew/8-25.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">[The disciples] went</span><br /><span class="grk">προσελθόντες</span> <span class="translit">(proselthontes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4334.htm">Strong's 4334: </a> </span><span class="str2">From pros and erchomai; to approach, i.e. come near, visit, or worship, assent to.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[and] woke</span><br /><span class="grk">ἤγειραν</span> <span class="translit">(ēgeiran)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1453.htm">Strong's 1453: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Him,</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτὸν</span> <span class="translit">(auton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 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">saying,</span><br /><span class="grk">λέγοντες</span> <span class="translit">(legontes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Lord,</span><br /><span class="grk">Κύριε</span> <span class="translit">(Kyrie)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">save us!</span><br /><span class="grk">σῶσον</span> <span class="translit">(sōson)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4982.htm">Strong's 4982: </a> </span><span class="str2">To save, heal, preserve, rescue. From a primary sos; to save, i.e. Deliver or protect.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">We are perishing!”</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀπολλύμεθα</span> <span class="translit">(apollymetha)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Middle - 1st Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_622.htm">Strong's 622: </a> </span><span class="str2">From apo and the base of olethros; to destroy fully, literally or figuratively.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/8-25.htm">Matthew 8:25 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/matthew/8-25.htm">Matthew 8:25 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/matthew/8-25.htm">Matthew 8:25 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/matthew/8-25.htm">Matthew 8:25 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/matthew/8-25.htm">Matthew 8:25 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/8-25.htm">Matthew 8:25 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/8-25.htm">Matthew 8:25 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/8-25.htm">Matthew 8:25 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/8-25.htm">Matthew 8:25 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/matthew/8-25.htm">Matthew 8:25 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/matthew/8-25.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 8:25 They came to him and woke him (Matt. 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