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Christ's Orderly Care
Commentators note that Jesus' command to "sit down" (or more literally, "recline") was not just for crowd control. It demonstrated his practical wisdom and tender care. He wanted the people to be at ease, as if at a feast. The detail of "much grass" is highlighted as Christ providing a comfortable "carpet" for his guests, showing his concern for their physical well-being in an orderly and dignified manner.
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AT Robertson
On John 6:10
Sit down (αναπεσειν). Literally, "fall back," lie down, recline. Second aorist active infinitive of αναπιπτω.
Much …
Charles Ellicott
On John 6:10
19th Century
Bishop
Much grass.—This is an addition in this account. Saint Mark, who also represents the impression of an eyewitness, tells u…
Charles Spurgeon
On John 6:8–10
19th Century
Preacher
One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, says to him, There is a lad here, who has five barley loaves, and two small fishes: but wh…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 6:10
The action of Jesus reveals both his natural wisdom and supernatural power. His order to have the people sit down was necessary to stabilize the cr…
John Calvin
On John 6:10
16th Century
Theologian
Make the men sit down. That the disciples were not sooner prepared to cherish the hope which their Master held out, and did not remember t…
John Gill
On John 6:10
17th Century
Pastor
Jesus said, make the men sit down
The Syriac version reads, "all the men"; and the Persic version, "all the people";…
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.…