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Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Mark 6:31

And he saith unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest awhile. For there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.One of the reasons for Jesus' actions was the need of rest and recuperation; but there were other pertinent reasons also. See under Mark 6:29. "Mark alone notes no less than eleven occasions on which Jesus retired from his work."[31] That our Lord was diligent to procure rest and refreshment for himself and the Twelve emphasizes... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Mark 6:32

And they went away in a boat to a desert place apart. And the people saw them going, and many knew them, and they ran together there on foot from all the cities, and outwent them.Such was the popularity of the Lord, that when the multitudes saw him and his disciples get into a boat to cross over to the other side, they simply ran around the northern extremity of the lake and come together at Bethsaida Julius on the northeastern shore, the same being an uninhabited area along the shore, a... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Mark 6:34

And he came forth and saw a great multitude, and he had compassion on them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things.Not having a shepherd ... The wicked Pharisees were no true shepherds of the people; and the king (actually the tetrarch) had proved himself to be no better than a wild beast. The poor multitudes were untaught and uncared for by their leaders. No wonder Jesus had compassion upon them. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Mark 6:35

And when the day was now far spent, his disciples came unto him, and said, This place is desert, and the day is now far spent.The apostles were concerned that evening was drawing to a close, and they anticipated a real problem regarding food for so many in such a place. It does not appear that they had the slightest idea what Jesus would do, despite the fact that the Lord had mentioned the problem to Philip considerably in advance of the crisis (John 6:5f). read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Mark 6:36

Send them away, that they may go into the country and villages round about, and buy themselves somewhat to eat.Many times, in all ages, the Lord's disciples have proved to be no more able to solve difficult problems than were the Twelve on this occasion. "Send them away ..." This was their proposal, but the Lord had a far better solution. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Mark 6:37

But he answered and said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they say unto him, Shall we go and buy two hundred shillings worth of bread, and give them to eat?Give ye them to eat ... The spiritual application of this is found in the command of Christ to "preach to the whole creation." Such a task appears as impossible to the church of today as the assignment to feed the multitude must have appeared to the apostles. They did it, however; and so can Christians fulfill their mission now.Two... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Mark 6:38

And he saith unto them, How many loaves have ye? go and see. And when they knew, they say, Five, and two fishes.The synoptics did not mention the source of the small supply which came from a lad's lunch baskets, nor the fact that it was Andrew who brought them to Jesus. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Mark 6:39

And he commanded them that all should sit down by companies upon the green grass.This verse is mentioned by many commentators as an example of the "more vivid detail" found in Mark; but where is it? Luke also mentioned their sitting "in companies"; Matthew mentioned the grass and the "women and children," who probably numbered in the thousands; and John alone related that the loaves were "barley loaves." A careful study of the gospels reveals that each of the sacred authors made invaluable... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Mark 6:40

And they sat down in ranks, by hundreds, and by fifties.It was a manifestation of the multitude's faith that they consented to arrange themselves, as if for a feast, at a time when no food was in sight. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Mark 6:41

And he took the loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, and brake the loaves; and he gave to the disciples to set before them all; and the two fishes divided he among them all.The miracle of multiplication in kind of the lad's meager store sufficiently for the feeding of a great multitude is an unqualified wonder; and the fact of its being recorded independently in all four gospels requires that it be received as history. Cranfield admitted what naturally appears to any... read more

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