KJV ORIGINAL
And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And he looked at them and said, 'Why are you all so scared? Where's your faith?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus is asking why we let fear win when we could choose faith instead.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus and his disciples are crossing the Sea of Galilee by boat when a violent storm suddenly arises, putting their lives in danger. The disciples, many of whom were experienced fishermen, wake Jesus in panic after he had been sleeping through the chaos. Jesus then calms the storm with a command and rebukes the disciples for their lack of faith, emphasizing the need to trust in God's power even in perilous situations.
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