Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary John 6
Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary
John 6
Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary
John 6
"After these things Jesus went away to the other side of the sea of Galilee, which is [the sea] of Tiberias." — John 6:1 (ASV)
This miracle of Jesus is the only one mentioned in all the Gospels. This fact alone should alert us to its significance. It took place in the spring shortly before the Passover (v.4). Jesus was well known because of the miracles (“signs”) he had performed on sick people . On the reasons why Jesus chose at this time to retreat to the north shore of the Sea of Galilee, see comments on Mt 14:13–14; Mark 6:31–32.
"And a great multitude followed him, because they beheld the signs which he did on them that were sick." — John 6:2 (ASV)
This miracle of Jesus is the only one mentioned in all the Gospels. This fact alone should alert us to its significance. It took place in the spring shortly before the Passover (v.4). Jesus was well known because of the miracles (“signs”) he had performed on sick people . On the reasons why Jesus chose at this time to retreat to the north shore of the Sea of Galilee, see comments on Mt 14:13–14; Mark 6:31–32.
"And Jesus went up into the mountain, and there he sat with his disciples." — John 6:3 (ASV)
This miracle of Jesus is the only one mentioned in all the Gospels. This fact alone should alert us to its significance. It took place in the spring shortly before the Passover (v.4). Jesus was well known because of the miracles (“signs”) he had performed on sick people . On the reasons why Jesus chose at this time to retreat to the north shore of the Sea of Galilee, see comments on Mt 14:13–14; Mark 6:31–32.
"Now the passover, the feast of the Jews, was at hand." — John 6:4 (ASV)
This miracle of Jesus is the only one mentioned in all the Gospels. This fact alone should alert us to its significance. It took place in the spring shortly before the Passover (v.4). Jesus was well known because of the miracles (“signs”) he had performed on sick people . On the reasons why Jesus chose at this time to retreat to the north shore of the Sea of Galilee, see comments on Mt 14:13–14; Mark 6:31–32.
"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 6:5 (ASV)
John’s interest concentrates mainly on the relation of this occasion to the disciples. The crowd had come unbidden, prompted by curiosity and eagerness to share in Jesus’ teaching and healing power. As the day declined, Jesus recognized that they were hungry. Desirous of involving the disciples in the responsibility for ministry, Jesus turned to Philip, asking, “Where shall we buy bread for these people to eat?” Jesus was not at a loss for a solution to the problem; he wished to educate the disciples by calling their attention to their responsibilities and by leading them to propose some plan of action.
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