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A Test of Growing Faith
Commentators unanimously agree that Jesus's question to Philip was a deliberate test of faith. The Greek word used implies testing for growth, not tempting for failure. Having witnessed previous miracles, Philip was being examined to see if he had moved from observing isolated events to truly grasping the principle of Jesus's divine power to provide for any need.
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Albert Barnes
On John 6:6
18th Century
Theologian
To prove him. To try him; to see if he had faith, or if he would show that he believed that Jesus had power to supply them.
AT Robertson
On John 6:6
To prove him (πειραζων αυτον). Present active participle of πειραζω, testing him, not here in bad sense of tempting as so often ([…
Charles Ellicott
On John 6:6
19th Century
Bishop
And this he said to prove him.—This gives us a glimpse into the educational method of the great Teacher. There is for Him…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 6:6
19th Century
Preacher
And this he said to prove him: for he himself knew what he would do.
Observe the complex character of Christ; as man, he consulted w…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 6:6
John’s interest concentrates mainly on the relation of this occasion to the disciples. The crowd had come unbidden, prompted by curiosity and eager…
John Gill
On John 6:6
17th Century
Pastor
And this he said to prove him
Or "tempting him", trying his faith, and not only his, but the rest of the disciples; …
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.…