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Mark 4:38

Mark 4:38
And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?

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Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Mark 4:35-41

See the notes at Mat 8:18-27. Mar 4:36 Even as he was in the ship - They took him without making any preparation for the voyage; without providing any food or raiment. He was sitting in a ship, or…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

On a pillow - Προσκεφαλαιον probably means a little bed, or hammock, such as are common in small vessels. I have seen several in small packets, or passage boats, not a great deal larger than a…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

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…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

a pillow The word only occurs here. It was probably the leather cushion of the steersman. These details we learn only from St Mark.

Master The double "Master," "Master" of St Luke (Luk 8:24) gives…