Mark 4:38
“And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?”
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Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Mark 4:35-41
See the notes at Mat 8:18-27. Mar 4:36 Even as he was in the ship - They took him without making any preparation for the…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
On a pillow - Προσκεφαλαιον probably means a little bed, or hammock, such as are common in small vessels. I have seen…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Mark 4:35-41
This miracle which Christ wrought for the relief of his disciples, in stilling the storm, we had before (Mat 8:23,…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
a pillow The word only occurs here. It was probably the leather cushion of the steersman. These details we learn only…
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