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A Bridge to a Deeper Truth
Commentators note that the phrase "After these things" signals a significant time jump, possibly up to a year since the events in chapter 5. John includes this miracle—the only one found in all four Gospels—not just to report an event, but to set the stage for Jesus' profound "Bread of Life" discourse that follows. The miracle serves as a living parable for the spiritual truth Jesus is about to reveal.
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Albert Barnes
On John 6:1
18th Century
Theologian
Jesus went over. Went to the east side of the sea. The place to which he went was Bethsaida, Luke 9:10. The account of this mir…
AT Robertson
On John 6:1
After these things (μετα ταυτα). A common, but indefinite, note of time in John (3:22; 5:1; 6:1; 7:1). The phrase does not mean im…
Charles Ellicott
On John 6:1
19th Century
Bishop
After these things . . . — This indicates an undefined interval, which is filled in by the earlier Gospels. We do not need to adop…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 6:1–2
19th Century
Preacher
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 m…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 6:1
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 sprin…
John Calvin
On John 6:1
16th Century
Theologian
Afterwards, Jesus went. Although John was accustomed to collecting those actions and sayings of Christ that the other three Evangelists ha…
John Gill
On John 6:1
17th Century
Pastor
After these things
After Christ's curing the man at Bethesda's pool, and the vindication of himself for doing it on …
Matthew Henry
On John 6:1–14
17th Century
Minister
John relates the miracle of feeding the multitude because it relates to the following discourse. Observe the effect this miracle had on the people.…