Matthew 8:26 nasb — He *said to them, "Why are you afraid, you men of little faith?" Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and…

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"He *said to them, "Why are you afraid, you men of little faith?" Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it became perfectly calm."

— Matthew 8:26, NASB

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Matthew 8 — Context

23

When He got into the boat, His disciples followed Him.

24

And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being covered with the waves; but Jesus Himself was asleep.

25

And they came to Him and woke Him, saying, "Save us, Lord; we are perishing!"

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He *said to them, "Why are you afraid, you men of little faith?" Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it became perfectly calm.

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The men were amazed, and said, "What kind of a man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey Him?"

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When He came to the other side into the country of the Gadarenes, two men who were demon-possessed met Him as they were coming out of the tombs. They were so extremely violent that no one could pass by that way.

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And they cried out, saying, "What business do we have with each other, 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 NASB reads: “He *said to them, "Why are you afraid, you men of little faith?" Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it became perfectly calm.”
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 (NASB): “He *said to them, "Why are you afraid, you men of little faith?" Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it became perfectly calm.” 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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