Mat 8:24. Σεισμὸς μέγας, a great tempest) The faith of the disciples was greatly exercised by these maritime perils.-καλύπτεσθαι, was covered) the danger reached the highest pitch: then came the succour.-ἐκάθευδε, slept) No fear fell on Jesus. Nay, in Mat 8:26, He marvelled at the fear of men, even in the utmost peril. He slept, wearied by the various labour of the day.