Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He said to his disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?” New Living Translation Then he asked them, “Why are you afraid? Do you still have no faith?” English Standard Version He said to them, “Why are you so afraid? Have you still no faith?” Berean Standard Bible “Why are you so afraid?” He asked. “Do you still have no faith?” Berean Literal Bible And He said to them, "Why are you fearful? Have you still no faith?" King James Bible And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith? New King James Version But He said to them, “Why are you so fearful? How is it that you have no faith?” New American Standard Bible And He said to them, “Why are you afraid? Do you still have no faith?” NASB 1995 And He said to them, “Why are you afraid? Do you still have no faith?” NASB 1977 And He said to them, “Why are you so timid? How is it that you have no faith?” Legacy Standard Bible And He said to them, “Why are you so cowardly? Do you still have no faith?” Amplified Bible Jesus said to them, “Why are you afraid? Do you still have no faith and confidence [in Me]?” Christian Standard Bible Then he said to them, “Why are you afraid? Do you still have no faith? ” Holman Christian Standard Bible Then He said to them, “Why are you fearful? Do you still have no faith?” American Standard Version And he said unto them, Why are ye fearful? have ye not yet faith? Contemporary English Version Jesus asked his disciples, "Why were you afraid? Don't you have any faith?" English Revised Version And he said unto them, Why are ye fearful? have ye not yet faith? GOD'S WORD® Translation He asked them, "Why are you such cowards? Don't you have any faith yet?" Good News Translation Then Jesus said to his disciples, "Why are you frightened? Do you still have no faith?" International Standard Version He asked them, "Why are you such cowards? Don't you have any faith yet?" Majority Standard Bible “Why are you so afraid?” He asked. “how do you still have no faith?” NET Bible And he said to them, "Why are you cowardly? Do you still not have faith?" New Heart English Bible And he said to them, "Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?" Webster's Bible Translation And he said to them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith? Weymouth New Testament "Why are you so timid?" He asked; "have you still no faith?" World English Bible He said to them, “Why are you so afraid? How is it that you have no faith?” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand He said to them, “Why are you so fearful? How have you no faith?” Berean Literal Bible And He said to them, "Why are you fearful? Have you still no faith?" Young's Literal Translation and he said to them, 'Why are ye so fearful? how have ye not faith?' Smith's Literal Translation And he said to them, Why are ye so timorous? how have ye not faith? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he said to them: Why are you fearful? have you not faith yet? Catholic Public Domain Version And he said to them: “Why are you afraid? Do you still lack faith?” New American Bible Then he asked them, “Why are you terrified? Do you not yet have faith?” New Revised Standard Version He said to them, “Why are you afraid? Have you still no faith?” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he said to them, Why are you so fearful? and why do you have no faith? Aramaic Bible in Plain English And he said to them, “Why are you so fearful? Why do you not have faith?” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd he said to them: Why are you so fearful? How is it that you have no faith? Godbey New Testament And He said to them, Haweis New Testament And he said to them, Why are ye so timorous? How is it that ye have not confidence? Mace New Testament why, said he, are ye so frighted? are ye still so void of faith? Weymouth New Testament "Why are you so timid?" He asked; "have you still no faith?" Worrell New Testament And He said to them, Worsley New Testament And He said unto them, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jesus Calms the Storm…39Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the sea. “Silence!” He commanded. “Be still!” And the wind died down, and it was perfectly calm. 40“Why are you so afraid?” He asked. “Do you still have no faith?” 41Overwhelmed with fear, they asked one another, “Who is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?”… Cross References Matthew 8:26 “You of little faith,” Jesus replied, “why are you so afraid?” Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it was perfectly calm. Luke 8:25 “Where is your faith?” He asked. Frightened and amazed, they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey Him!” Matthew 14:31 Immediately Jesus reached out His hand and took hold of Peter. “You of little faith,” He said, “why did you doubt?” John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid. Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him. James 1:6 But he must ask in faith, without doubting, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. Romans 8:31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Psalm 56:3-4 When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. / In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” Psalm 46:1-2 For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. / Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas, Philippians 4:6-7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. / And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment. The one who fears has not been perfected in love. Treasury of Scripture And he said to them, Why are you so fearful? how is it that you have no faith? Why. Psalm 46:1-3 To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble… Isaiah 42:3 A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth. Isaiah 43:2 When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. no faith. Matthew 6:30 Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith? Matthew 16:8 Which when Jesus perceived, he said unto them, O ye of little faith, why reason ye among yourselves, because ye have brought no bread? Jump to Previous Afraid Disciples Faith Fear Fearful Full TimidJump to Next Afraid Disciples Faith Fear Fearful Full TimidMark 4 1. The parable of the sower,14. and the meaning thereof. 21. We must communicate the light of our knowledge to others. 26. The parable of the seed growing secretly; 30. and of the mustard seed. 35. Jesus stills the storm on the sea. Why are you so afraid? In this phrase, Jesus addresses His disciples with a question that pierces through their immediate fear and anxiety. The Greek word for "afraid" here is "δειλοί" (deiloi), which can also mean cowardly or timid. This word choice suggests not just a momentary fear but a deeper, more pervasive lack of courage. Historically, the Sea of Galilee was known for sudden and violent storms, which would naturally incite fear in even seasoned fishermen. However, Jesus' question challenges the disciples to look beyond their circumstances and consider their spiritual state. It is a call to introspection, urging them to recognize the presence of the divine even amidst chaos. He asked Do you still have no faith? Parallel Commentaries ... Greek “WhyΤί (Ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 5101: Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. are you ἐστε (este) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. so afraid?” δειλοί (deiloi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 1169: Cowardly, timid, fearful. From deos; timid, i.e. faithless. He asked. εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “Do you still have no ἔχετε (echete) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. faith?” πίστιν (pistin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 4102: Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. 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