And they sat down in ranks, by hundreds, and by fifties.They sat down in ranks — The word properly signifies a parterre or bed in a garden; by a metaphor, a company of men ranged in order, by hundreds and by fifties - That is, fifty in rank, and a hundred in file. So a hundred multiplied by fifty, make just five thousand. read more
And they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments, and of the fishes.Full of the fragments — of the bread. read more
And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship, and to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the people.He constrained his disciples — Who did not care to go without him. Matthew 14:22. read more
And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray. Matthew 14:23; John 6:15. read more
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.And he saw them — For the darkness could veil nothing from him.And would have passed by them — That is, walked, as if he was passing by. read more
For they considered not the miracle of the loaves: for their heart was hardened.Their heart was hardened — And yet they were not reprobates. It means only, they were slow and dull of apprehension. read more
And when they had passed over, they came into the land of Gennesaret, and drew to the shore. Matthew 14:34; John 6:21. read more
§ 63. FIVE THOUSAND FED, Mark 6:32-44 . (See notes on Matthew 14:13-21) read more
33. Outwent them That is, the people ran around the northern head of the lake, and outwent Jesus and his disciples so rapidly as to meet him at his landing on the other shore. If Dr. Thomson’s topography be right, it is easy to see how this could be done. The course of the boat of Jesus was very much along the coast, and the people from the cities on the north side could easily meet him by rapid movement at the other shore. If the route was directly across the lake it would have been... read more
Obtenha o versículo bíblico diário todos os dias na sua caixa de entrada!
Leia no celular
Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Mark 6:34
And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things.Coming out — of the vessel. read more