Matthew 8:25 — Meaning and Application

King James Version

“And his disciples came to {him}, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish.”

Matthew 8:25

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And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him.

And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.

And his disciples came to {him}, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish.

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.

But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!

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Matthew 8:1

"When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him."

Matthew 8:2

"And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean."

Matthew 8:3

"And Jesus put forth {his} hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed."

Matthew 8:4

"And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them."

Matthew 8:5

"And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him,"

Matthew 8:6

"And saying, Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the palsy, grievously tormented."

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