Lifting up his eyes (επαρας τους οφθαλμους). First aorist active participle of επαιρω. See the same phrase in 4:35 where it is als…

The conversation with Philip is also unique to this Gospel. (Compare to John 14:8 and following) The impression of the immediate events leading up …

After these things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is the sea of Tiberias. And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his m…

St. John Chrysostom: Just as missiles rebound with great force from a hard body and fly off in all directions, while a softer …

John’s interest concentrates mainly on the relation of this occasion to the disciples. The crowd had come unbidden, prompted by curiosity and eager…

He says to Philip. What we here read as having been said to Philip alone, the other Evangelists tell us, was said to all. But the…

When Jesus then lift up [his] eyes
Being before engaged in close conversation with his disciples, and looking wistly…

John relates the miracle of feeding the multitude because it relates to the following discourse. Observe the effect this miracle had on the people.…

1. The Evangelist has presented the teaching of Christ on the spiritual life, by which he gives life to those who are born again. He now tel…