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Mark 4:38 Cross-References

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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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