For this cause He did not do this wonder in the presence of the multitudes, that they should not be charged with their little faith; but He takes His disciples apart to correct them, and first stills the raging of the waters. Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm."
Because of this reason He did not perform this miracle in front of the crowds so that they would not be blamed for their limited trust; instead, He took His disciples aside to correct them, and first calmed the turbulent waters. Then He stood up, scolded the winds and the sea, and there was a great stillness.