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Matthew 8:24 kjv — And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asle…

King James Version

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

— Matthew 8:24, King James Version

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Matthew 8 — Context

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And another of his disciples said unto him, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.

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But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead.

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

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

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

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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.

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

Matthew 8:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 8:24 say?
Matthew 8:24 in the King James Version reads: “And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.”
Where is Matthew 8:24 in the Bible?
Matthew 8:24 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 8, verse 24.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 8:24.
What translation should I read Matthew 8:24 in?
Matthew 8:24 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 Matthew 8:24?
Matthew 8:24 reads (KJV): “And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.” 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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