Matthew 8:24

First Nations Version

Suddenly the violent storm overtook them and threatened to sink the large canoe, but Creator Sets Free (Jesus) had fallen into a deep sleep.

Cross References

Luke 8:23

Creator Sets Free (Jesus) fell into a deep sleep. His followers let him sleep and continued to paddle across the lake. A windstorm came up suddenly and began to move over the waters. They paddled harder, trying to get to shore before the storm hit. Soon the storm overtook them and threatened to sink the canoes.

John 11:15

It is a good thing that I was not there, so you will believe. But we must go to him now.”

Matthew 8:23

They came to the lake, and Creator Sets Free (Jesus) and his close followers climbed into a canoe and began to paddle across the lake. A dark and menacing storm began to move in quickly, and the sound of distant thunder rolled over the waters. They paddled harder, trying to get to the other shore before the storm hit.

Matthew 8:25

In desperation they woke him up. “Wisdomkeeper!” they cried out. “We are fighting for our lives! Save us!”