English Standard Version
Matthew 8:27
27And the men marveled, saying, "What sort of man is this, that even winds and sea obey him?"
Matthew 8:27 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!
- New International Version (NIV)The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!”
- New King James Version (NKJV)So the men marveled, saying, “Who can this be, that even the winds and the sea obey Him?”
- New Living Translation (NLT)The disciples were amazed. “Who is this man?” they asked. “Even the winds and waves obey him!”
Context of Matthew 8:27
25And they went and woke him, saying, "Save us, Lord; we are perishing." 26And 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. And the men marveled, saying, "What sort of man is this, that even winds and sea obey him?" 28And when he came to the other side, to the country of the Gadarenes, two demon-possessed men met him, coming out of the tombs, so fierce that no one could pass that way. 29And behold, they cried out, "What have you to do with us, O Son of God? Have you come here to torment us before the time?"
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Οἱ δὲ ἄνθρωποι ἐθαύμασαν λέγοντες· ποταπός ἐστιν οὗτος ὅτι καὶ οἱ ἄνεμοι καὶ ἡ θάλασσα αὐτῷ ὑπακούουσιν;¶Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- Butδέde · thenG1161
- the menἄνθρωποςanthrōpos · a humanG444
- marvelledθαυμάζωthaumazō · to marvelG2296
- sayingλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
- What manner of manποταπόςpotapos · of what kind?G4217
- isεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
- thisοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
- thatὅτιhoti · that/since: thatG3754
- evenκαίkai · andG2532
- the windsἄνεμοςanemos · windG417
- the seaθάλασσαthalassa · seaG2281
- obeyὑπακούωhupakouō · to obeyG5219
- himαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
Cross-references for Matthew 8:27
- Matthew 14:33And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God."
- Matthew 15:31so that the crowd wondered, when they saw the mute speaking, the crippled healthy, the lame walking, and the blind seeing. And they glorified the God of Israel.
- Mark 1:27And they were all amazed, so that they questioned among themselves, saying, "What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him."
- Mark 6:51And he got into the boat with them, and the wind ceased. And they were utterly astounded,
- Mark 7:37And they were astonished beyond measure, saying, "He has done all things well. He even makes the deaf hear and the mute speak."
Commentaries on Matthew 8:27
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 27The men marvelled - Every part of the creation (man excepted) hears and obeys the Creator's voice. Sinners have an ear for the world, the devil, and the flesh: till this ear is shut, God's voice is not discerned; for when it is shut to its enemies it is open to its friends. What manner of man is this - Ϛ , How great is this person! Here was God fully manifest; but it was in the flesh - there were the hidings of his power.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 27The men marveled - Wondered, or were amazed. What manner of man - What kind of a personage. How unlike other men! What a vast display of power! and how far exalted above mortals must he be! Jesus spake to the winds; rebuked their raging, and the sea was suddenly calm. The storm subsided; the ship glided smoothly; danger fled; and in amazement they stood in the presence of him who controlled the tempests that God had raised; and they felt that “he” must be…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 23-27Verses 23-27 It is a comfort to those who go down to the sea in ships, and are often in perils there, to reflect that they have a Saviour to trust in and pray to, who knows what it is to be on the water, and to be in storms there. Those who are passing with Christ over the ocean of this world, must expect storms. His human nature, like to ours in every thing but sin, was wearied, and he slept at this time to try the faith of his disciples. They, in their…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 27What kind of man is this?: To receive salvation, people must recognize who Jesus is and put their trust in him. At this point, his disciples still did not understand.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Matthew 8
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Catena Aurea
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- John Lightfoot Commentary
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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