Mark 4:39 (BSB)
Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the sea. “Silence!” He commanded. “Be still!” And the wind died down, and it was perfectly calm.
Commentary on Mark 4:39
- Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Mark 4:35-41: This miracle which Christ wrought for the relief of his disciples, in stilling the storm, we had before (Mat 8:23, etc.); but it is here more fully related. Observe, 1. It was the same day that he had preached out of a ship, when the even was come, Mar 4:35.
- Albert Barnes (Presbyterian), Barnes' New Testament Notes on Mark 4:39: Verse 39. Peace, be still. There is something exceedingly authoritative and majestic in this command of our Lord. Standing amidst the howling tempest, on the heaving sea, and in the darkness of the night, by his own power he stills the waves, and bids the storm subside.
- Adam Clarke (Methodist), Clarke's Commentary on the Bible on Mark 4:39: Peace, be still - Be silent! Be still! There is uncommon majesty and authority in these words. Who but God could act thus? Perhaps this salvation of his disciples in the boat might be designed to show forth that protection and deliverance which Christ will give to his followers, however violently they may be persecuted by earth or hell.