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Matthew 8:27
And the men were full of wonder, saying, What sort of man is this, that even the winds and the sea do his orders?
Matthew 8:27 · Bible in Basic English
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Matthew 8:27 in other translations
But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!
The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the sea obey Him!”
The men marveled, saying, “What kind of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?”
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In context
24 And there came up a great storm in the sea, so that the boat was covered with the waves: but he was sleeping.
25 And they came to him, and, awaking him, said, Help, Lord; destruction is near.
26 And he said to them, Why are you full of fear, O you of little faith? Then he got up and gave orders to the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.
27 And the men were full of wonder, saying, What sort of man is this, that even the winds and the sea do his orders?
28 And when he had come to the other side, to the country of the Gadarenes, there came out to him from the place of the dead, two who had evil spirits, so violent that no man was able to go that way.
29 And they gave a loud cry, saying, What have we to do with you, you Son of God? Have you come here to give us punishment before the time?
30 Now there was, some distance away, a great herd of pigs taking their food.
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