mark-6:32-36,-mark-6:36-niv

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 6:35-44

Feeding the five thousand: a miracle. One of the most signally demonstrative and masterly of Christ's miracles, whether we consider the circumstances in which it was wrought, the details of its carrying out, or the dimensions and absoluteness of the result. How carefully the evidence was accumulated by Christ of the truly miraculous nature of this work! It was a grand display of— I. WISDOM . 1 . A practical ( and symbolical ) discipline of the Church in its great function... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 6:35-44

Feeding the five thousand: a parable. It is no less remarkable in this aspect; perhaps it was its suggestion of spiritual things which was its chief aim. It sets forth the physical and spiritual dependence of men upon God, and the Divine Father's willingness and power to provide for his children; or, the sufficiency of the kingdom of God for the sustenance of its subjects. The nature and principles of Divine mercy to mankind are also suggested. I. THE POVERTY OF THE CHURCH .... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 6:35-44

The multitude fed. I. THE COMPASSION OF CHRIST . It is for the body as well as the soul. The foundation of work upon the soul is cure for the body. It is contrasted with the disciples' carelessness. Their spirit is that which leads men to get rid of irksome duty. "Send them away!" Let them shift for themselves. Christ's example teaches that where a want is seen, those who see it should be the first to seek to supply it. II. LOVE IS RICH IN RESOURCES . It seemed a... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 6:32-44

See this narrative explained in the notes at Matthew 14:13-21.Mark 6:32By ship - By a boat or a small vessel.Privately - Without making their plan known. They intended to go privately. It appears, however, that their intention became known, and multitudes followed them.Mark 6:33Afoot thither - On foot to the place where they saw them going.Out of all cities - All cities or large towns in the neighborhood.Mark 6:34Much people ...as sheep ... - They had no one to teach them and guide them. The... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 6:35-44

Mark 6:35-44. When the day was far spent, &c. See notes on Matthew 14:15-21, where the circumstances of the miracle here recorded are explained at large. And they sat down in ranks Or rather, in squares, as Campbell renders πρασιαι , observing, “The word denotes a small plat, such as a flower-bed in a garden. It has this meaning in Eccl 24:31. I do not find it in the LXX., or in any other part of the New Testament. These beds were in the form of oblong squares. The word is therefore... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 6:30-44

65. Feeding the five thousand (Matthew 14:13-21; Mark 6:30-44; Luke 9:10-17; John 6:1-14)When the apostles returned from their first tour around the country areas, they met Jesus in Galilee and tried to have a quiet time alone with him (Mark 6:30-32; John 6:1). Jesus also was in need of a rest, but he was filled with pity when he saw the crowds of people flocking to him in their need. They appeared to him as a flock of spiritually starved sheep that had no food because there was no shepherd to... read more

E.W. Bullinger

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 6:35-44

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 6:35-44

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 6:35-44

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 6:32-44

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 6:35-44

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 6:30-44

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 6:33

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 6:34

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 6:35

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 6:36

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