One day Jesus said to His disciples, “Let us cross to the other side of the lake.” So He got into a boat with them and set out.
We have here two illustrious proofs of the power of our Lord Jesus which we had before - his power over the winds, and his power over the devils. See Mk. 4 and 5. I. His power over the winds, those powers of the air that are so much a terror to men, especially upon sea, and occasion the death of such multitudes. Observe, 1.
Commenting on Luke 8:22-39
But as he sailed he fell asleep,.... On a pillow, in the hinder part of the ship, as in Mar 4:38 and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; see Gill on Mat 8:24. and they were filled; with water: not the disciples, but the ship in which they were; and so the Ethiopic version renders it, "their ship was filled with water".
Verses 22-39. See this passage explained in the Barnes Notes on , also . Verse 22. (z) "Now it came to pass"