Jonah 1:13

New Century Version

Instead, the men tried to row the ship back to the land, but they could not, because the sea was becoming more stormy.

Cross References

Job 34:29

But if God keeps quiet, who can blame him? If he hides his face, who can see him? God still rules over both nations and persons alike.

Proverbs 21:30

There is no wisdom, understanding, or advice that can succeed against the Lord.

Jonah 1:12

Jonah said to them, “Pick me up, and throw me into the sea, and then it will calm down. I know it is my fault that this great storm has come on you.”

Jonah 1:14

So the men cried to the Lord, “Lord, please don’t let us die because of this man’s life; please don’t think we are guilty of killing an innocent person. Lord, you have caused all this to happen; you wanted it this way.”