Mark 4:39

“And he arose and rebuked the wind, etc..] He arose from off his pillow, and stood up; and in a majestic and authoritative way reproved the wind, as if it was a servant that had exceeded his commission; at which he shows some resentment: and said unto the sea, peace, be still; as if that which was very tumultuous and boisterous, and threatened with shipwreck and the loss of lives, had raged too much and too long: and the wind ceased, and there was a great calm; which was very unusual and extraordinary; for after the wind has ceased, and the storm is over, the waters of the sea being agitated thereby, keep raging, and in a violent motion, for a considerable time; whereas here, as soon as ever…”

“See the notes at Matthew 8:18-27. Mark 4:36 Even as he was in the ship - They took him without making any preparation for the voyage; without providing any food or raiment. He was sitting in a ship, or boat, instructing the people. In the same boat, probably ill fitted to encounter a storm on the lake, they sailed. This would render their danger more imminent and the miracle more striking. There were with him other little ships - Belonging probably to the people, who, seeing him sail, resolved to follow him. Mark 4:39 Peace, be still - There is something exceedingly authoritative and majestic in this command of our Lord. Standing amid the howling tempest, on the heaving sea, and in the…”

“Peace - Cease thy tossing: Be still - Cease thy roaring; literally, Be thou gagged. Next: Mark Chapter 5”

“4:39-40 The disciples still lacked faith in Jesus (4:41), despite their numerous opportunities to experience his power and authority (1:21-34, 40-45; 2:1-12; 3:1-5).”

“he arose: Exo 14:16, Exo 14:22, Exo 14:28, Exo 14:29; Job 38:11; Psa 29:10, Psa 93:3, Psa 93:4, Psa 104:7-9, Psa 107:29; Psa 148:8; Pro 8:29; Jer 5:22 rebuked: Mar 9:25; Nah 1:4; Luk 4:39 the wind: Psa 89:9; Lam 3:31 Mark 4:40”