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Mark 4:41

What does Mark 4:41 mean?

A plain-English look at Mark 4:41 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Mark 4:41 means

The disciples, now witnessing the profound and immediate calm, were not just relieved but filled with a profound and overwhelming fear. They questioned among themselves, marveling, "Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?" Their fear was now a holy awe, recognizing that Jesus possessed power far beyond any human. This moment cemented His unique divine identity in their minds, confirming His sovereignty over creation.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And their fear was great, and they said one to another, Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea do his orders?

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and they feared a great fear, and said one to another, `Who, then, is this, that even the wind and the sea do obey him?'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And they feared [with] great fear, and said one to another, Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?

Context

This verse concludes the episode of calming the storm, capturing the disciples' reaction to Jesus' divine power. It directly follows Jesus' rebuke concerning their fear and lack of faith. Their question, born of "exceeding fear" (awe), marks a significant point in their understanding of who Jesus truly is, bridging the gap between simply seeing Him as "Teacher" and beginning to grasp His divine authority and identity.

v.40And he said unto them, Why are ye fearful? have ye not yet faith?

v.41This passage

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 89:7

    A God very terrible in the council of the holy ones, And to be feared above all them that are round about him?

  • Matthew 8:27

    And the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him?

  • Malachi 2:5

    My covenant was with him of life and peace; and I gave them to him that he might fear; and he feared me, and stood in awe of my name.

  • Luke 8:25

    And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And being afraid they marvelled, saying one to another, Who then is this, that he commandeth even the winds and the water, and they obey him?

  • Mark 7:37

    And they were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well; he maketh even the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak.

  • Luke 4:36

    And amazement came upon all, and they spake together, one with another, saying, What is this word? for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out.

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