The Stilling of the Tempest (Mark 4:36-41 *, Luke 8:23-25). Mk.'s narrative is the fullest; note how both the others omit the reproach of Mark 4:38. Mt. alone makes the disciples (some of them skilled boatmen) directly invoke the help of their passenger; also he gives them credit for a little faith (Matthew 8:26). In Matthew 8:27, according to him it is not the disciples that discover who the Lord is, but people (cf. (the) men in Matthew 16:13). There is more in the incident than a nature miracle; the wind and sea are regarded as demoniacally possessed, and the wonder is a sign that the powers of evil are being subdued and that the kingdom is at hand (Matthew 12:28).
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Matthew 8:23-27
23 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him.
24 And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.
25 And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish.
26 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.
27 But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!