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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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Albert Barnes
On John 6:2
18th Century
Theologian
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 …
AT Robertson
On John 6:2
Followed (ηκολουθε). Descriptive imperfect active, picturing the crowd, but without the details of the boat for Christ and the rap…
Charles Ellicott
On John 6:2
19th Century
Bishop
A great multitude . . . — This is explained by the facts:
- that the Baptist had been put to death, and that those who …
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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 6:2
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 6:2
16th Century
Theologian
And a great multitude followed him. Such great ardor in following Christ arose from this: having witnessed his power in miracles, they wer…
John Gill
On John 6:2
17th Century
Pastor
And a great multitude followed him
From several cities and towns in Galilee, where he had been preaching and working…
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.…