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When the multitude therefore saw that Jesus wasn`t there, neither his disciples, they themselves got into the boats, and came to Capernaum, seeking Jesus.
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The Effort of Seeking Jesus
The crowd demonstrated significant determination, getting into boats and crossing the sea to find Jesus. Commentators note that on the surface, their effort to seek Jesus seems commendable. They logically went to Capernaum, His known base of operations, showing a strong desire to be near Him.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Took shipping. Went into the boats.
Came to Capernaum. This was the ordinary place of the residence of Jesus, and they the…
When the multitude therefore saw (οτε ουν ειδεν ο οχλος). Resumption and clarification of the complicated statements of verse 22.<…
19th Century
Anglican
When the people.—Better, the multitude, as before. It is not necessary to suppose that the whole 5,000 crossed over. The …
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Baptist
The day following, when the people which stood on the other side of the sea saw that there was none other boat there, save that one whereinto h…
The people knew that the disciples had used the only boat that was available and that Jesus had not departed with the disciples. They were interest…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
When the people therefore saw that Jesus was not there , at the sea side, at the usual place of taking boat; and hav…
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Instead of answering their inquiry about how He came there, Jesus criticized their asking. The utmost earnestness should be employed in seeking sal…
13th Century
Catholic
After describing how the disciples searched for Christ, the Evangelist now shows the people looking for him.
First, he states thei…
