Gave thanks (ευχαριστησας). In 14:19 the word used for "grace" or "blessing" is ευλογησεν. Vincent notes that the Jewish custom wa…

The miracle recorded here, the feeding of the four thousand, took place on a mountain, near the Sea of Galilee. The same account is recorded in Mar…

And he took the seven loaves and the fishes, and gave thanks, and brake them, and gave to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude. An…

St. Jerome: Christ first took away the infirmities of the sick and afterward supplied food to those who had been healed. He a…

If the number of baskets of leftovers in 14:20 is symbolic, it is hard to see why the seven baskets here (v.37) are not symbolic. The number seven …

And he took the seven loaves and the fishes Into his hands, and lifted them up, that it might be seen, and observed, that…

Whatever our situation, the only way to find ease and relief is to lay it at Christ's feet, to submit it to Him, and refer it to His disposal. Thos…

Previously, the Gospel teaching was confirmed by the deliverance of the Gentiles from the power of the devil through Christ’s might; now He confirm…