Outwent them (προηλθον αυτους). The crowds were not to be outdone. They recognized (εγνωσαν) Jesus and the disciples and ran aroun…

Afoot thither. On foot to the place where they saw them going.

Out of all cities. All cities or large towns in the neighbo…

And ran afoot.—The words are used to point the contrast between the disciples, who had come in their boat, and the crowds…

Glossa Ordinaria: The Evangelist, after relating the death of John, gives an account of what Christ did with His disciples aft…

The best way for Jesus and his disciples to get away from the crowds was by boat, going to the northeast side of the lake. But the crowd saw it and…

And the people saw them departing
The multitude that came to and fro, saw Christ and his disciples taking ship, and …

Ministers should do or teach only what they are willing to have told to their Lord. Christ notices the fears of some and the labors of others among…