Mark 4:37 net — Now a great windstorm developed and the waves were breaking into the boat, so that the boat was nearly swamped.

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"Now a great windstorm developed and the waves were breaking into the boat, so that the boat was nearly swamped."

— Mark 4:37, NET Bible

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Mark 4 — Context

34

He did not speak to them without a parable. But privately he explained everything to his own disciples.

35

Stilling of a Storm On that day, when evening came, Jesus said to his disciples,“Let’s go across to the other side of the lake.”

36

So after leaving the crowd, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat, and other boats were with him.

37

Now a great windstorm developed and the waves were breaking into the boat, so that the boat was nearly swamped.

38

But he was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. They woke him up and said to him,“Teacher, don’t you care that we are about to die?”

39

So he got up and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea,“Be quiet! Calm down!” Then the wind stopped, and it was dead calm.

40

And he said to them,“Why are you cowardly? Do you still not have faith?”

Mark 4:37 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 4:37 say?
Mark 4:37 in the NET Bible reads: “Now a great windstorm developed and the waves were breaking into the boat, so that the boat was nearly swamped.”
Where is Mark 4:37 in the Bible?
Mark 4:37 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 4, verse 37.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 4:37.
What translation should I read Mark 4:37 in?
Mark 4:37 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 4:37?
Mark 4:37 reads (NET): “Now a great windstorm developed and the waves were breaking into the boat, so that the boat was nearly swamped.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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