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A great multitude followed him, because they saw the signs which he did on those who were sick.
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Signs vs. The Savior
Commentators like Spurgeon and Gill note the crowd's motivation was not purely spiritual. They followed to see spectacular miracles or to receive physical healing, not necessarily for Jesus' teaching. This serves as a timeless challenge for believers to examine their own hearts: are we following Jesus for His benefits or for who He is?
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Because they saw his miracles, and so on. They saw that he had the power to supply their wants, and they therefore followed him. See John …
Followed (ηκολουθε). Descriptive imperfect active, picturing the crowd, but without the details of the boat for Christ and the rap…
19th Century
Anglican
A great multitude . . . — This is explained by the facts:
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Baptist
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…
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…
16th Century
Protestant
And a great multitude followed him. Such great ardor in following Christ arose from this: having witnessed his power in miracles, they wer…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And a great multitude followed him From several cities and towns in Galilee, where he had been preaching and working…
John relates the miracle of feeding the multitude because it relates to the following discourse. Observe the effect this miracle had on the people.…
13th Century
Catholic
The Evangelist has presented the teaching of Christ on the spiritual life, by which he gives life to those who are born again. He now tel…
