A.T. Robertson Commentary Mark 8:6

"And he commandeth the multitude to sit down on the ground: and he took the seven loaves, and having given thanks, he brake, and gave to his disciples, to set before them; and they set them before the multitude." — Mark 8:6 (ASV)

Brake and gave (εκλασεν κα εδιδου). Constative aorist followed by imperfect. The giving kept on.

To set before them (ινα παρατιθωσιν). Present subjunctive describing the continuous process.