By companies (συμποσια συμποσια). Distribution expressed by repetition as in Mr 6:7 (δυο δυο) instead of using ανα or κατα. Litera…

By companies.—The Greek expre es the distributive force of the English by simple repetition, “companies and companies.” …

Theophylact of Ohrid: The Lord, first placing before them what is most profitable—that is, the food of the word of God—afte…

At Jesus’ direction the disciples arranged the crowd into groups of hundreds and fifties in order to facilitate the distribution of the food. This …

And he commanded them to make all sit down
Christ ordered his disciples, without any more ado, to cause the whole mu…

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…