Mark 4:40

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?

Complete Jewish Bible:

He said to them, "Why are you afraid? Have you no trust even now?"

Berean Standard Bible:

“Why are you so afraid?” He asked. “Do you still have no faith?”

American Standard Version:

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

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} he said^{G2036} unto them^{G846}, Why^{G5101} are ye^{G2075} so^{G3779} fearful^{G1169}? how is it^{G4459} that ye have^{G2192} no^{G3756} faith^{G4102}?

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Commentary for Mark 4:40

Mark 4:40 is a verse set within the context of a larger narrative known as the "Calming of the Storm" found in the Gospels of the New Testament. In this pericope, Jesus is with his disciples on a boat crossing the Sea of Galilee when a furious squall arises, threatening to swamp the vessel. The disciples, many of whom were seasoned fishermen, are terrified, believing their lives are in imminent danger. Jesus, however, is asleep in the stern of the boat, displaying an apparent calmness amidst the chaos.

In Mark 4:40, after being awakened by the frantic disciples, Jesus speaks to them, questioning their fear and lack of faith. The themes present in this verse include faith versus fear, the power of Jesus over nature, and the contrast between human limitation and divine authority. Historically, this verse reflects the early Christian community's understanding of Jesus as a figure with divine authority, one who commands the natural elements and expects his followers to trust in his protection and power, even in the face of life-threatening situations.

The text underscores a central tenet of Christian theology: that faith in Jesus should supersede natural human fear. It challenges believers to have confidence in God's providence, even when circumstances seem dire. The verse also highlights the disciples' struggle to understand and fully trust in Jesus' identity and mission, a motif that recurs throughout the Gospels. In essence, Mark 4:40 encapsulates the tension between doubt and belief, inviting readers to reflect on the nature of their own faith in the face of adversity.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G2532
   There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καί
   Transliteration: kaí
   Pronunciation: kahee
   Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
   
2. Strong's Number: G2036
   There are 901 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἔπω
   Transliteration: épō
   Pronunciation: ep'-o
   Description: a primary verb (used only in the definite past tense, the others being borrowed from ἐρέω, ῥέω, and φημί); to speak or say (by word or writing):--answer, bid, bring word, call, command, grant, say (on), speak, tell. Compare λέγω.
   
3. Strong's Number: G846
   There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: αὐτός
   Transliteration: autós
   Pronunciation: ow-tos'
   Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
   
4. Strong's Number: G5101
   There are 483 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: τίς
   Transliteration: tís
   Pronunciation: tis
   Description: probably emphatic of τὶς; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions):--every man, how (much), + no(-ne, thing), what (manner, thing), where (-by, -fore, -of, -unto, - with, -withal), whether, which, who(-m, -se), why.
   
5. Strong's Number: G2075
   There are 88 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐστέ
   Transliteration: esté
   Pronunciation: es-teh'
   Description: second person plural present indicative of εἰμί; ye are:--be, have been, belong.
   
6. Strong's Number: G3779
   There are 206 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: οὕτω
   Transliteration: hoútō
   Pronunciation: hoo'-toce
   Description: adverb from οὗτος; in this way (referring to what precedes or follows):--after that, after (in) this manner, as, even (so), for all that, like(-wise), no more, on this fashion(-wise), so (in like manner), thus, what.
   
7. Strong's Number: G1169
   There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: δειλός
   Transliteration: deilós
   Pronunciation: di-los'
   Description: from (dread); timid, i.e. (by implication) faithless:--fearful.
   
8. Strong's Number: G4459
   There are 100 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πῶς
   Transliteration: pōs
   Pronunciation: poce
   Description: adverb from the base of ποῦ; an interrogative particle of manner; in what way? (sometimes the question is indirect, how?); also as exclamation, how much!:--how, after (by) what manner (means), that. (Occasionally unexpressed in English).
   
9. Strong's Number: G2192
   There are 628 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἔχω
   Transliteration: échō
   Pronunciation: skheh'-o
   Description: a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition):--be (able, X hold, possessed with), accompany, + begin to amend, can(+ -not), X conceive, count, diseased, do + eat, + enjoy, + fear, following, have, hold, keep, + lack, + go to law, lie, + must needs, + of necessity, + need, next, + recover, + reign, + rest, + return, X sick, take for, + tremble, + uncircumcised, use.
   
10. Strong's Number: G3756
    There are 1328 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οὐ
    Transliteration: ou
    Pronunciation: ookh
    Description: a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος.
    
11. Strong's Number: G4102
    There are 228 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πίστις
    Transliteration: pístis
    Pronunciation: pis'-tis
    Description: from πείθω; persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salvation; abstractly, constancy in such profession; by extension, the system of religious (Gospel) truth itself:--assurance, belief, believe, faith, fidelity.