L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - John 6:1-71
FEEDING THE FIVE THOUSAND (vs.1-13) The setting here is no longer Jerusalem, but Galilee, and the contrast to the beginning of chapter 5 is striking. For here grace shines out beautifully, available for all, the miracle of the loaves and fishes being a sign to illustrate the gospel of free grace. But the sea of Galilee is called also Tiberias, named for the Roman Emperor, a reminder of Israel's humbling captivity and subjection to Rome. Great crowds follow Him, but not because they are... read more
Geneva Study Bible - John 6:70
6:70 {16} Jesus answered them, Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil?(16) The number of the professors of Christ is very small, and among them also there are some hypocrites, and those worse than all others. read more