Pentecost Season · Year B
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
June 20, 2027
Overview & Insights
"Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?" (Mark 4:41)
During a violent squall on the Sea of Galilee, the terrified disciples wake the sleeping Jesus, who rebukes the wind and waves into stillness. The scene confronts the disciples with the question of Jesus' true identity and authority.
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Commentary
Commentary on Mark 4:35-41 Working Preacher
Luther Seminary exegesis of the stilling of the storm and the disciples' question about Jesus.
Mark 4: Jesus Stills the Storm Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse by verse evangelical commentary on the whole chapter.
Mark 4 Commentary Precept Austin
A deep gathering of quotations, word studies, and cross references worked verse by verse.
Mark 4:35 Commentaries BibleHub
Aggregates classic commentaries on the calming of the storm in one place.
Barnes' Notes on Mark 4 StudyLight
Albert Barnes' notes on the whole chapter of Mark 4.
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B) Catholic Productions · Brant Pitre
Dr. Brant Pitre opens the day's readings from a Catholic scholar, linking the calmed sea to Job and the Lord who rules the waters.
Twelfth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle B, Sunday Connection Loyola Press · Sunday Connection
Catholic background, reflection questions, and family prayer for the Sunday's readings.
Background & Word Study
Enter the Bible: Mark Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary background on the Gospel of Mark, its structure and themes.
Book of Mark Overview BibleProject
An animated overview tracing the literary design of Mark's Gospel.
Mark 4:35 Greek Interlinear BibleHub
Greek word by word with parsing and Strong's numbers for the storm narrative.
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