Charles Spurgeon Commentary John 6:1-5

"After these things Jesus went away to the other side of the sea of Galilee, which is [the sea] of Tiberias. And a great multitude followed him, because they beheld the signs which he did on them that were sick. And Jesus went up into the mountain, and there he sat with his disciples. Now the passover, the feast of the Jews, was at hand. Jesus therefore lifting up his eyes, and seeing that a great multitude cometh unto him, saith unto Philip, Whence are we to buy bread, that these may eat?" — John 6:1-5 (ASV)

After these things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is the sea of Tiberias. And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which he did on those who were diseased. And Jesus went up into a mountain, and there he sat with his disciples.

And the Passover, a feast of the Jews, was near. When Jesus then lifted up his eyes, and saw a great company come to him,

They had been hearing him all day, and he had withdrawn a little from them, but they pursued him up the hill, and I do not doubt that as they toiled up the hill, they showed their faintness and their weariness, which led the Saviour to see how much they needed refreshment.