Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary Luke 9:15

"And they did so, and made them all sit down." — Luke 9:15 (ASV)

The crowd was much greater than five thousand, since there were that many men, plus women and children (Matthew 14:21). Luke briefly summarizes the miracle, showing the orderliness of the distribution, Jesus’ thanks (providing a lasting example for Christians), and the adequacy of the food.