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Mark 4:38 Cross-References
Explore 19 cross-references for Mark 4:38 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 4 verse 38 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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?”
Mark 4:38 (KJV)
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Commentary on Mark 4:38
Contrast intensifies: 'he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow.' While disciples panic, Jesus sleeps peacefully. The 'hinder part' (πρύμνῃ) was stern, slightly elevated—common sleeping place. 'Asleep on a pillow' (καθεύδων ἐπὶ τὸ προσκεφάλαιον) shows deep sleep despite violent storm—evidence of humanity (exhaustion) and deity (peace amid chaos). Disciples wake Him: 'Master, carest thou not that we perish?' The question reveals fear and implicit rebuke—'don't you care?' Their crisis exposed insufficient faith. They knew Jesus' power (miracles) but doubted His care. The questio...
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Cross-References for Mark 4:38
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“because he cares for you.”
“but one who has been in all points tempted like we are”
“even a wife of youth”
“and woke him up”
“and awoke him”
“awake”
“Jacob”
“Yahweh? will you hold your peace”
“that Elijah mocked them”