Matthew
“And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.”
Matthew 8:26
Matthew 8:26 (KJV) speaks to fear, doubt, and faith — words set in Matthew, the Gospel that presents Jesus as the promised King. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.”
Proverbs 18:10“As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.”
Mark 5:36“What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?”
Romans 8:31“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”
Psalms 56:3“For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he talked with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.”
Mark 6:50“Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the LORD.”
Jeremiah 1:8
Common questions
What does Matthew 8:26 mean?
In the King James Version, Matthew 8:26 reads: "And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm." The verse speaks to fear, doubt, and faith. To read it well, take it in the flow of Matthew 8 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Matthew 8:26 in the King James Version?
Yes. "And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm." is Matthew 8:26 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Matthew chapter 8.
What are some related Bible verses to Matthew 8:26?
Verses that sit beside Matthew 8:26 include Proverbs 18:10, Mark 5:36, and Romans 8:31. Reading them alongside Matthew 8:26 deepens the theme of fear.
How can I pray with Matthew 8:26?
Read Matthew 8:26 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.