Mark 4:38

Plain English Version

Jesus was asleep in the back of the boat with his head on a pillow. His followers were frightened, so they woke him up, and they shouted at him, “Teacher, we will all drown, and you don’t care. Why don’t you do something?”

Cross References

Mark 4:37

A little bit later a really strong storm came. The wind got very strong, and the waves started to fill the boat with water, so it was starting to sink.

Mark 4:39

Jesus opened his eyes, then he stood up, and he talked strongly to the wind and the water. He said, “Stop. Be quiet.” Straight away, the wind stopped and the water lay down flat. Everything was quiet and still.

1 Peter 5:7

God loves you, and he is looking after you, so tell him about everything that makes you sad, or angry, or worried, and trust him to look after you properly.