Matthew 8:26 cpdv — And Jesus said to them, “Why are you afraid, O little in faith?” Then rising up, he commanded the winds, and the sea. A…

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"And Jesus said to them, “Why are you afraid, O little in faith?” Then rising up, he commanded the winds, and the sea. And a great tranquility occurred. "

— Matthew 8:26, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 8 — Context

23

And climbing into a boat, his disciples followed him.

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And behold, a great tempest occurred in the sea, so much so that the boat was covered with waves; yet truly, he was sleeping.

25

And his disciples drew near to him, and they awakened him, saying: “Lord, save us, we are perishing.”

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And Jesus said to them, “Why are you afraid, O little in faith?” Then rising up, he commanded the winds, and the sea. And a great tranquility occurred.

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Moreover, the men wondered, saying: “What kind of man is this? For even the winds and the sea obey him.”

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And when he had arrived across the sea, into the region of the Gerasenes, he was met by two who had demons, who were so exceedingly savage, as they went out from among the tombs, that no one was able to cross by that way.

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And behold, they cried out, saying: “What are we to you, O Jesus, the Son of God? Have you come here to torment us before the time?”

Matthew 8:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 8:26 say?
Matthew 8:26 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And Jesus said to them, “Why are you afraid, O little in faith?” Then rising up, he commanded the winds, and the sea. And a great tranquility occurred. ”
Where is Matthew 8:26 in the Bible?
Matthew 8:26 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 8, verse 26.
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 8:26.
What translation should I read Matthew 8:26 in?
Matthew 8:26 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 8:26?
Matthew 8:26 reads (CPDV): “And Jesus said to them, “Why are you afraid, O little in faith?” Then rising up, he commanded the winds, and the sea. And a great tranquility occurred. ” 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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