And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him.
And {G1161} he said {G2036} unto them {G846}, Where {G4226} is {G2076} your {G5216} faith {G4102}? And {G1161} they being afraid {G5399} wondered {G2296}, saying {G3004} one to another {G4314}{G240}, What manner of man {G5101}{G686} is {G2076} this {G3778}! for {G3754} he commandeth {G2004} even {G2532} the winds {G417} and {G2532} water {G5204}, and {G2532} they obey {G5219} him {G846}.
Then he said to the talmidim, "Where is your trust?" Awestruck, they marveled, asking one another, "Who can this be, that he commands even the wind and the water, and they obey him?"
“Where is your faith?” He asked. Frightened and amazed, they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey Him!”
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?
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Matthew 8:26
And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm. -
Proverbs 30:4
Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the waters in a garment? who hath established all the ends of the earth? what [is] his name, and what [is] his son's name, if thou canst tell? -
Matthew 14:31
And immediately Jesus stretched forth [his] hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt? -
Mark 4:40
And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith? -
Mark 4:41
And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him? -
Genesis 1:9
¶ And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry [land] appear: and it was so. -
Genesis 1:10
And God called the dry [land] Earth; and the gathering together of the waters called he Seas: and God saw that [it was] good.
Luke 8:25 KJV captures a pivotal moment immediately after Jesus miraculously calms a violent storm on the Sea of Galilee. This verse highlights both the disciples' initial fear and their profound awe at Jesus' unparalleled authority.
Context
This verse is the culmination of a dramatic event. Jesus and His disciples were crossing the Sea of Galilee when a fierce storm arose, threatening to swamp their boat. While the disciples, many of whom were experienced fishermen, panicked, Jesus was asleep in the stern. After they awoke Him, crying out for help, Jesus rebuked the wind and the raging water, and immediately the storm ceased (Luke 8:24). His question in verse 25 comes directly after this demonstration of power, challenging their reaction to the crisis.
Key Themes
Linguistic Insights
The phrase "Where is your faith?" in Greek is pou hē pistis hymōn? (ποῦ ἡ πίστις ὑμῶν;). It's a sharp, interrogative rebuke, not merely asking for the location of their faith, but implicitly challenging its very existence or strength in that moment. The disciples' response, "What manner of man is this!" (Greek: Tis ara houtos estin? - Τίς ἄρα οὗτός ἐστιν;), expresses profound astonishment and a dawning realization of His unique identity and power, far beyond that of a mere prophet or teacher.
Practical Application
Luke 8:25 offers profound lessons for believers today. Just as the disciples faced a literal storm, we often encounter "storms" in our lives—crises, challenges, and uncertainties that can cause fear and panic. This verse reminds us:
This powerful narrative encourages us to deepen our faith, trusting that the same Jesus who commanded the winds and waves also has authority over every challenge we face.