Mark 4:35

Jesus Calms the Storm

35 When evening came, Jesus said to his disciples, "Let's go over to the other side of the lake."

Mark 4:35 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 4:35

And the same day, when the even was come
After he had finished his parables among the multitude, and had explained them to his disciples:

he saith unto them;
his disciples,

let us pass over unto the other side:
that is, of the sea of Galilee, or lake of Gennesaret, to the country of the Gadarenes, and Gergesenes; with a view for retirement and rest, after the fatigue of the day; and for the trial of the faith of his disciples, by a storm which he knew would arise, whilst they were on the sea; and for the sake of a miracle he was to work on the other side, after related.

Mark 4:35 In-Context

33 Using many stories like those, Jesus spoke the word to them. He told them as much as they could understand.

34 He did not say anything to them without using a story. But when he was alone with his disciples, he explained everything.

35 When evening came, Jesus said to his disciples, "Let's go over to the other side of the lake."

36 They left the crowd behind. And they took him along in a boat, just as he was. There were also other boats with him.

37 A wild storm came up. Waves crashed over the boat. It was about to sink.