mark-6:51,-matthew-14:32,-john-6:21-niv

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 6:51

Mark omitted the record of Peter walking on the water (Matthew 14:28-31). This seems unusual if Peter influenced Mark’s writing. Perhaps Peter "was reluctant to picture himself in such a unique and spectacular incident." [Note: Hiebert, p. 167.] Another miracle happened (cf. Mark 4:35-41). The wind died down as soon as Jesus stepped into the boat. This astonished (Gr. existanto, cf. Mark 2:12; Mark 5:42) the disciples further. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 6:1-56

Visit to Nazareth. Mission of the Twelve. Execution of the Baptist. Feeding of the Five Thousand. Walking on the Sea1-6. Visit to Nazareth (Matthew 13:54).3. Is not this the carpenter?] Mt ’Is not this the carpenter’s son?’ Baur, Bleek, Renan, and Hilgenfeld regard St. Mark’s version of this expression as a proof that he was acquainted with the Virgin Birth. ’Mark tolerates not the paternity of Joseph even in the mouth of Nazarenes’ (Hilgenfeld). Most scholars dispute the inference.It is not... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Mark 6:46-52

(46-52) And when he had sent them away.—See Notes on Matthew 14:22-33. read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Mark 6:1-56

Mark 6:3 In a letter written from Pavia, during his early mission there, Savonarola explains to his mother why he is working in Lombardy instead of nearer home. 'Seeing that He hath chosen me for this sacred office, rest ye content that I fulfil it far from my native place, for I bear better fruit than I could have borne at Ferrara. There it would be with me as it was with Christ, when His countrymen said: Is not this man a carpenter, and the son of a carpenter? But out of my own place this... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Mark 6:47-52

CHAPTER 4:35-41; 6:47-52 (Mark 4:35-41; Mark 6:47-52)THE TWO STORMS (JESUS WALKING ON THE WATER)"And on that day, when even was come, He saith unto them, Let us go over unto the other side. And leaving the multitude, they take Him with them, even as He was, in the boat. And other boats were with Him. And there ariseth a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the boat, insomuch that the boat was now filling. And He Himself was in the stern, asleep on the cushion: and they awake Him, and... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Mark 6:1-56

Chapter 6 1. The Servant rejected in Nazareth. (Mark 6:1-6 . Matthew 13:54-58 ; Luke 4:16-30 ) 2. The Servant sends forth the Twelve. (Mark 6:7-13 .Matthew 10:5-15; Matthew 10:5-15 ; Luke 9:1-6 ) 3. King Herod troubled. (Mark 6:14-16 . Matthew 14:1-2 ; Luke 9:7-9 ) 4. The Martyrdom of John. (Mark 6:17-29 . Matthew 14:3-12 ) 5. The Servant’s withdrawal for Rest. (Mark 6:30-31 .Luke 9:10-11; Luke 9:10-11 ) 6. The feeding of the Five Thousand. (Mark 6:32-44 .Matthew 14:13-21;... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Mark 6:51

6:51 And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they were {y} sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered.(y) They were still so amazed when they knew that it was no spirit, that they were much more astonished than they ever were before, when they saw the wind and the sea obey his commandment. read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Mark 6:1-56

EXPANSION AND OPPOSITION These chapters deal with: Jesus’ Visit to Nazareth (Mark 6:1-6 ); · The Commission of the Twelve (Mark 6:7-13 ); · The Martyrdom of John the Baptist (Mark 6:14-29 ); · The Report of the Twelve (Mark 6:30-31 ); · The Feeding of the Five Thousand (Mark 6:32-44 ); · Jesus Walking on the Sea (Mark 6:45-52 ); · Healing at Gennesaret (Mark 6:53-56 ); · Opposition of the Pharisees (Mark 7:1-23 ); · Dealing with the Syrophoenician Woman (Mark 7:24-30 ) and Recovering the... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Mark 6:1-56

Herod and Herodias [An Analysis] Mark 6:0 (1) Christian doctrine applicable to all classes of men; (2) Christian doctrine calculated to excite the pro foundest surprise; (3) Christian doctrine always conveying the impression of unique power; (4) Christian doctrine showing the insignificance of the personality of its teachers. Even Christ himself, according to the flesh, seemed poor and inadequate when viewed in the light of the wondrous revelations which he made to the world. The questions put... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Mark 6:47-52

(47) And when even was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land. (48) And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them. (49) But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been a spirit, and cried out: (50) For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he talked with them, and saith unto them, Be of good... read more