Mark 4:30-41 ▼

30 And He said, To what may we liken the kingdom of God? or in what parable may we present it?

31 Tis like a grain of mustard seed, which when it may be sown upon the earth, is the smallest of all seeds which are upon the earth,

32 and when it may be sowed, it springs up, and becomes the greatest of herbs, and produces great branches; so that the birds of the heavens are able to lodge under its shadow.

33 And in many such parables He continued to speak the word to them, as they were able to hear.

34 And without a parable He did not speak to them: and He privately expounded all things to His disciples.

35 And He says to them, on that day, it being evening, Let us go away to the other side.

36 And leaving the multitude, they receive Him, as He was in the ship; and other ships were also with Him.

37 And there was a great storm of wind: and the waves were dashing into the ship, so that it was already filled.

38 And He was in the stern, sleeping on a pillow: and they awaken Him, and say to Him; Teacher, is there no care to thee that we perish?

39 And being awakened, He said to the sea, Be calm, be quiet. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.

40 And He said to them, Why are you so cowardly? how have you not faith?

41 And they feared with a great fear, and continued to say to one another, Who then is this, because the wind and the sea obey Him?