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Matthew 8:8–27

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Matthew 8:8

8The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed.

Matthew 8:9

9For I am a man under authority, having soldiers under me: and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.

Matthew 8:10

10When Jesus heard it, he marvelled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.

Matthew 8:11

11And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 8:12

12But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

Matthew 8:13

13And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour.

Matthew 8:14

14¶ And when Jesus was come into Peter’s house, he saw his wife’s mother laid, and sick of a fever.

Matthew 8:15

15And he touched her hand, and the fever left her: and she arose, and ministered unto them.

Matthew 8:16

16¶ When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick:

Matthew 8:17

17That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.

Matthew 8:18

18¶ Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart unto the other side.

Matthew 8:19

19And a certain scribe came, and said unto him, Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.

Matthew 8:20

20And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.

Matthew 8:21

21And another of his disciples said unto him, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.

Matthew 8:22

22But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead.

Matthew 8:23

23¶ And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him.

Matthew 8:24

24And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.

Matthew 8:25

25And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish.

Matthew 8:26

26And 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 8:27

27But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!

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DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 8:8

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

said

Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

Lord

A title of authority applied here to God, Christ, or a male master or ruler, according to the verse.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

worthy

Deserving, fit, suitable, or having worth; as a noun, a person of merit, rank, or valor.

Meaning drawn from: Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · KJV usage

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

But; marking a contrast or qualification in the sentence.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat, Bible Words Glossary (1893) · KJV usage

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

speak

To utter words; to say, declare, address, or communicate by speech.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

word

A spoken or written expression; a saying, message, command, promise, account, or matter.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

servant

One who serves another; a worker, attendant, subject, bondservant, or appointed minister.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

healed

Restored to a sound state.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 8:9

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

man

A human being; an adult male; a person, husband, servant, or representative, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

having

Possessing; holding in power or possession; containing; gaining; receiving; taking.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

servant

One who serves another; a worker, attendant, subject, bondservant, or appointed minister.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 8:10

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

said

Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

found

Discovered, obtained, or encountered; or established upon a foundation, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

faith

Trust, belief, confidence, or reliance; especially trust in God and belief in his word, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Israel

The name given to Jacob and, by extension, his descendants, their nation, or the people so called in Scripture.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 8:11

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

many

A great number; numerous persons or things.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

west

The direction of sunset; the western region; or toward or from that direction.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

kingdom

A realm, dominion, government, or people under a king; also the reign or sovereign rule of a king.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

heaven

The expanse above the earth, including the sky or firmament; also the dwelling or throne of God, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 8:12

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

However; introducing a contrast with what precedes.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat, Bible Words Glossary (1893) · KJV usage

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

children

Sons or daughters; descendants; or persons likened to children by age, relation, or character.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

kingdom

A realm, dominion, government, or people under a king; also the reign or sovereign rule of a king.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

cast

To throw, send forth, place, reckon, or discard, with the exact sense determined by context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

out

Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

darkness

Absence of light; also obscurity, ignorance, distress, or moral evil by figure.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 8:13

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

said

Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

done

Performed; executed; finished; a word by which agreement to a proposal is expressed.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

servant

One who serves another; a worker, attendant, subject, bondservant, or appointed minister.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

healed

Restored to a sound state.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 8:14

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

house

A building or dwelling; the people of a household or family; a lineage or family line; as a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

sick

Affected with disease or bodily weakness; also distressed, disgusted, or weary, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 8:15

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

hand

The part of the body at the end of the arm; figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

arose

Rose; stood up, came forth, or began to act.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 8:16

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

many

A great number; numerous persons or things.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

cast

To throw, send forth, place, reckon, or discard, with the exact sense determined by context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

out

Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

word

A spoken or written expression; a saying, message, command, promise, account, or matter.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

healed

Restored to a sound state.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

all

Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

sick

Affected with disease or bodily weakness; also distressed, disgusted, or weary, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 8:17

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

prophet

Especially, an inspired teacher; He that prophesies.

Meaning drawn from: Cawdrey 1604 · Skeat, Bible Words Glossary (1893)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

infirmities

Weakness, frailty, sickness, or affliction, whether bodily or otherwise as the verse states.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

sicknesses

Diseases, illnesses, or conditions of bodily weakness.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 8:18

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

about

Around, concerning, near, or engaged in; on every side or approximately, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

depart

To leave; to deviate from; to forsake; not to adhere to or follow. To leave; to forsake; to abandon.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

other

A different or additional person or thing; the remaining one of two or more.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Skeat, Bible Words Glossary (1893) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 8:19

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

certain

Sure, definite, established, or particular though not specifically named, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

said

Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Master

One who has authority, ownership, command, or superior skill; also a teacher or head of a household.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 8:20

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

foxes

Wild canine animals noted for craftiness; also used by figure of cunning or destructive persons.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

nests

Places prepared by birds for eggs and young; figuratively, dwellings, refuges, secure positions, or accumulated possessions.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

But; marking a contrast or qualification in the sentence.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat, Bible Words Glossary (1893) · KJV usage

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

man

A human being; an adult male; a person, husband, servant, or representative, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

lay

Place or set down; also rested or remained in a recumbent position, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 8:21

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

said

Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

Lord

A title of authority applied here to God, Christ, or a male master or ruler, according to the verse.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

suffer

To bear, undergo, or endure pain, loss, or hardship; also to allow or permit.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

first

Before all others in time, place, order, rank, or importance; the beginning or earliest.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

bury

To place a dead body in a grave or tomb; also to cover or conceal beneath earth or another substance.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 8:22

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

However; introducing a contrast with what precedes.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat, Bible Words Glossary (1893) · KJV usage

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

said

Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

dead

Without life; deprived of life; also lifeless, inactive, insensible, or separated from a former state by figure.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

bury

To place a dead body in a grave or tomb; also to cover or conceal beneath earth or another substance.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 8:23

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 8:24

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

arose

Rose; stood up, came forth, or began to act.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

tempest

A violent storm of wind, often with rain or waves.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

waves

Moving ridges or swells of water; figuratively, overwhelming troubles or forces.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

But; marking a contrast or qualification in the sentence.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat, Bible Words Glossary (1893) · KJV usage

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 8:25

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

Lord

A title of authority applied here to God, Christ, or a male master or ruler, according to the verse.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 8:26

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

faith

Trust, belief, confidence, or reliance; especially trust in God and belief in his word, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

arose

Rose; stood up, came forth, or began to act.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

winds

Breath; power of respiration. Air in motion with any degree of velocity, indefinitely; a current of air.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 8:27

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

However; introducing a contrast with what precedes.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat, Bible Words Glossary (1893) · KJV usage

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

man

A human being; an adult male; a person, husband, servant, or representative, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

winds

Breath; power of respiration. Air in motion with any degree of velocity, indefinitely; a current of air.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

obey

To hear with submission and do what is commanded; to comply with authority or instruction.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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From verse 8

  1. Psalms 107:20
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  2. Luke 7:6–7
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  3. Psalms 33:9
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  4. Mark 1:25–27
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  5. Matthew 8:3
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From verse 9

  1. Titus 2:9
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  2. Psalms 107:25–29
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  3. Colossians 3:22
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  4. Luke 4:35–36
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  5. Luke 4:39
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From verse 10

  1. Luke 7:9
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  2. Matthew 15:28
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  3. Mark 6:6
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  4. Luke 5:20
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  5. Luke 7:50
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From verse 11

  1. Luke 13:28–29
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  2. Ephesians 3:6
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  3. Ephesians 2:11–14
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  4. Galatians 3:28–29
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  5. Malachi 1:11
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  1. Matthew 9:29–30
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  5. Matthew 17:20
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  1. Luke 4:38–41
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  5. Hebrews 13:4
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From verse 15

  1. 2 Kings 13:21
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  2. Luke 8:54
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  4. Luke 4:38–39
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  5. Acts 19:11–13
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  1. Exodus 15:26
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  3. Mark 1:32–34
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  1. Isaiah 53:4
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  1. Luke 4:42–43
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  5. Matthew 14:22
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  1. Luke 22:33–34
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  4. Luke 14:25–27
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  5. 1 Corinthians 1:20
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From verse 20

  1. Psalms 84:3
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  3. Isaiah 53:2–3
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  4. 2 Corinthians 8:9
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From verse 21

  1. Luke 9:59–62
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  2. Matthew 19:29
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  3. Leviticus 21:11–12
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  4. Numbers 6:6–7
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  5. 1 Kings 19:20–21
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  4. Ephesians 2:5
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  5. Ephesians 2:1
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From verse 23

  1. Luke 8:22–25
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  2. Mark 4:36–41
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  3. Luke 7:22
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  4. Matthew 9:1
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From verse 24

  1. Luke 8:23
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  2. Jonah 1:4–5
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  3. Mark 4:37–38
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  4. Psalms 107:23–27
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  5. Acts 27:14–38
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From verse 25

  1. Jonah 1:6
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  2. 2 Chronicles 14:11
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  3. Mark 4:38–39
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  4. Psalms 44:22–23
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  5. 2 Chronicles 20:12
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From verse 26

  1. Isaiah 41:10–14
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  2. Psalms 65:7
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  3. Psalms 107:28–30
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  4. Psalms 89:9
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  5. Matthew 6:30
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From verse 27

  1. Mark 7:37
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  2. Matthew 14:33
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  3. Mark 1:27
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  4. Mark 6:51
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  5. Matthew 15:31
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