Matthew 14:24

But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.

But {G1161} the ship {G4143} was {G2258} now {G2235} in the midst {G3319} of the sea {G2281}, tossed {G928} with {G5259} waves {G2949}: for {G1063} the wind {G417} was {G2258} contrary {G1727}.

But by this time, the boat was several miles from shore, battling a rough sea and a headwind.

but the boat was already far from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.

But the boat was now in the midst of the sea, distressed by the waves; for the wind was contrary.

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Cross-References

  • Mark 6:48 (5 votes)

    And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them.

  • John 6:18 (5 votes)

    And the sea arose by reason of a great wind that blew.

  • Matthew 8:24 (4 votes)

    And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.

  • Isaiah 54:11 (2 votes)

    ¶ O thou afflicted, tossed with tempest, [and] not comforted, behold, I will lay thy stones with fair colours, and lay thy foundations with sapphires.