And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep.
Christ had given sailing orders to his disciples (Mat 8:18), that they should depart to the other side of the sea of Tiberias, into the country of Gadara, in the tribe of Gad, which lay east of Jordan; thither he would go to rescue a poor creature that was possessed with a legion of devils, though he foresaw how he should be affronted there. Now. 1.
Commenting on Matthew 8:23-27
And his disciples came unto him,.... From some other part of the ship, being in great consternation, and distress, and awoke him; saying, Lord, save us, we perish. They awoke him by their loud cries, and repeated calls; for in Luke, the form of address is doubled, "Master, Master!" expressing their distress, importunity, and haste for deliverance saying, "save us, we perish", or "we are...
Verse 24. A great tempest. A violent storm; or a wind so strong as to endanger their lives. This lake was subject to sudden squalls. The ship was covered with the waves. The billows dashed against the ship, (,) so that it was fast filling and in danger of sinking. He was asleep. On the hinder part of the vessel, on a pillow, .