Mark 4:41

Mark 4:41 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?
• New International Version (NIV)They were terrified and asked each other, “Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!”
• English Standard Version (ESV)And they were filled with great fear and said to one another, "Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?"
• New Living Translation (NLT)The disciples were absolutely terrified. “Who is this man?” they asked each other. “Even the wind and waves obey him!”

Context of Mark 4:41

39Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace, be still!” And the wind ceased and there was a great calm. 40But He said to them, “Why are you so fearful? How is it that you have no faith?” And they feared exceedingly, and said to one another, “Who can this be, that even the wind and the sea obey Him!”

Mark 4:41 word by word

καὶ ἐφοβήθησαν φόβον μέγαν καὶ ἔλεγον πρὸς ἀλλήλους· τίς ἄρα οὗτός ἐστιν ὅτι καὶ ὁ ἄνεμος καὶ ἡ θάλασσα ὑπακούει αὐτῷ;¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Andκαίkai · andG2532
• they fearedφοβέωphobeō · to fearG5399
• ·φόβοςphobos · fearG5401
• exceedinglyμέγαςmegas · greatG3173
• saidλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
• oneἀλλήλωνallēlōn · one anotherG240
• toπρόςpros · to/withG4314
• Whatτίςtis · which?G5101
• mannerἆραara · no?G687
• isεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• thisοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• thatὅτιhoti · that/since: thatG3754
• the windὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the windἄνεμοςanemos · windG417
• the seaθάλασσαthalassa · seaG2281
• obeyὑπακούωhupakouō · to obeyG5219
• himαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846

Cross-references for Mark 4:41

• Mark 5:33But the woman, fearing and trembling, knowing what had happened to her, came and fell down before Him and told Him the whole truth.
• 1 Samuel 12:18So Samuel called to the Lord, and the Lord sent thunder and rain that day; and all the people greatly feared the Lord and Samuel.
• Psalms 89:7God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, And to be held in reverence by all those around Him.
• Jonah 1:9So he said to them, “I am a Hebrew; and I fear the Lord, the God of heaven, who made the sea and the dry land.”
• Malachi 2:5“My covenant was with him, one of life and peace, And I gave them to him that he might fear Me; So he feared Me And was reverent before My name.
• Hebrews 12:28Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear.
• Revelation 15:4Who shall not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. For all nations shall come and worship before You, For Your judgments have been manifested.”
• Mark 7:37And they were astonished beyond measure, saying, “He has done all things well. He makes both the deaf to hear and the mute to speak.”
• Job 38:11When I said, ‘This far you may come, but no farther, And here your proud waves must stop!’
• Matthew 8:27So the men marveled, saying, “Who can this be, that even the winds and the sea obey Him?”
• Matthew 14:32And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased.
• Luke 4:36Then they were all amazed and spoke among themselves, saying, “What a word this is! For with authority and power He commands the unclean spirits, and they come out.”
• Luke 8:25But He said to them, “Where is your faith?” And they were afraid, and marveled, saying to one another, “Who can this be? For He commands even the winds and water, and they obey Him!”

Commentaries on Mark 4:41

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 41What manner of man is this? - They were astonished at such power proceeding from a person who appeared to be only like one of themselves. It is often profitable to entertain each other with the succor and support which we receive from God in times of temptation and distress; and to adore, with respectful awe, that sovereign power and goodness by which we have been delivered. Having spoken so largely of the spiritual and practical uses to be made of these…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 35-41Verses 35-41 See the notes at Matthew 8:18-27. Mark 4:36 Even as he was in the ship - They took him without making any preparation for the voyage; without providing any food or raiment. He was sitting in a ship, or boat, instructing the people. In the same boat, probably ill fitted to encounter a storm on the lake, they sailed. This would render their danger more imminent and the miracle more striking. There were with him other little ships - Belonging…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 35-41Verses 35-41 Christ was asleep in the storm, to try the faith of his disciples, and to stir them up to pray. Their faith appeared weak, and their prayers strong. When our wicked hearts are like the troubled sea which cannot rest, when our passions are unruly, let us think we hear the law of Christ, saying, Be silent, be dumb. When without are fightings, and within are fears, and the spirits are in a tumult, if he say, "Peace, be still," there is a great…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 41The disciples were very afraid. This is a common response to Jesus in Mark (5:15, 33; 6:50; 9:32; 10:32; 11:18; 16:8). Who is this: Mark's audience already knows that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God (1:1, 11, 24; 3:11).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 4141. And they feared exceedingly--were struck with deep awe. and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?--"What is this? Israel has all along been singing of Jehovah, 'Thou rulest the raging of the sea: when the waves thereof arise, Thou stillest them!' 'The Lord on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, yea, than the mighty waves of the sea!' (Psa 89:9; 93:4). But, lo, in this very boat of ours is…Read the comment

Topics related to Mark 4:41

• Faith
• Jesus, the Christ
• Miracles

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Commentaries on Mark 4

• 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