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Mark 4:39

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

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And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.

Mark 4:39 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Mark 4:39

Theological / Devotional

Peace. Literally, “be silent.”

Be still. Literally, “be muzzled.” The elements were not only to become silent but to remain so. Some have suggested that Jesus here rebuked the elements as if they were raging monsters.

By SdaBc