Mark 4:40 nasb — And He said to them, "Why are you afraid? Do you still have no faith?"

NASB

"And He said to them, "Why are you afraid? Do you still have no faith?""

— Mark 4:40, NASB

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Mark 4 — Context

37

And there *arose a fierce gale of wind, and the waves were breaking over the boat so much that the boat was already filling up.

38

Jesus Himself was in the stern, asleep on the cushion; and they *woke Him and *said to Him, "Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?"

39

And He got up and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, "Hush, be still." And the wind died down and it became perfectly calm.

40

And He said to them, "Why are you afraid? Do you still have no faith?"

41

They became very much afraid and said to one another, "Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?"

Mark 4:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 4:40 say?
Mark 4:40 in the NASB reads: “And He said to them, "Why are you afraid? Do you still have no faith?"”
Where is Mark 4:40 in the Bible?
Mark 4:40 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 4, verse 40.
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 4:40.
What translation should I read Mark 4:40 in?
Mark 4:40 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 4:40?
Mark 4:40 reads (NASB): “And He said to them, "Why are you afraid? Do you still have no faith?"” 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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