What happened to the wind as soon as Jesus and Peter climbed into the boat?
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Correct answer: The wind ceased entirely
Both Matthew and Mark record that the wind ceased the moment they got into the boat. This instantaneous calm demonstrated Jesus' total sovereignty over nature.
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