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in order that this prediction of the Prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled, "He took on Him our weaknesses, and bore the burden of our diseases."
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Seeing great crowds about Him Jesus had given directions to cross to the other side of the Lake,
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when a Scribe came and said to Him, "Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go."
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"Foxes have holes," replied Jesus, "and birds have nests; but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head."
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Another of the disciples said to Him, "Sir, allow me first to go and bury my father."
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"Follow me," said Jesus, "and leave the dead to bury their own dead."
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Then He went on board a fishing-boat, and His disciples followed Him.
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But suddenly there arose a great storm on the Lake, so that the waves threatened to engulf the boat; but He was asleep.
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So they came and woke Him, crying, "Master, save us, we are drowning!"
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"Why are you so easily frightened," He replied, "you men of little faith?" Then He rose and reproved the winds and the waves, and there was a perfect calm;
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and the men, filled with amazement, exclaimed, "What kind of man is this? for the very winds and waves obey him!"