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Berean Standard Bible

“Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was engulfed by the waves. But Jesus was sleeping.”

Matthew 8:24

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After a day of healing, Jesus gets into a boat with his disciples to cross the Sea of Galilee. The lake is known for sudden squalls that descend from the surrounding hills.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was engulfed by the waves. But Jesus was sleeping.

World English Bible (WEB)

Behold, a violent storm came up on the sea, so much that the boat was covered with the waves, but he was asleep.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And there came up a great storm in the sea, so that the boat was covered with the waves: but he was sleeping.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and lo, a great tempest arose in the sea, so that the boat was being covered by the waves, but he was sleeping,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y he aquí, fué hecho en la mar un gran movimiento, que el barco se cubría de las ondas; mas él dormía.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Durante la travesía se quedó dormido. Poco después se levantó una tormenta tan violenta que las olas inundaban la barca.

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