Declared (διηγησαντο). First aorist middle of διηγεομα, to carry a narrative through to the end. Jesus listened to it all.

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And the apostles, when they were returned.—See Notes on Matthew 14:13-21, and Mark 6:30-44.

St. Augustine of Hippo: Taking the opportunity from what had just occurred, Matthew and Mark relate here how John was killed by …

The return of the disciples is the occasion for Jesus’ withdrawal to Bethsaida (perhaps to rest, see Mk 6:31). This town was on the northeast side …

And the apostles, when they were returned
From the several parts of the land where they had been sent, and had been …

The people followed Jesus, and though they came inopportunely, He gave them what they came for. He spoke to them of the kingdom of God. He healed t…