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Human Logic vs. Divine Power
Commentators note that Philip's response is a classic example of human logic facing an impossible problem. He calculates the cost and concludes it can't be done. This serves as a reminder that when faith is small, we often focus on our limited resources instead of God's infinite sufficiency.
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AT Robertson
On John 6:7
Two hundred pennyworth of bread (διακοσιων δηναριων αρτο). "Loaves of two hundred denarii." The Roman coin originally for ten asse…
Charles Ellicott
On John 6:7
19th Century
Bishop
Philip answered him. The answer proves that Philip has not really learned the lessons of the earlier teaching. The question does n…
Charles Spurgeon
On John 6:7
19th Century
Preacher
Philip answered him, Two hundred pennyworth of bread is not sufficient for them, that every one of them may take a little.
That is …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 6:7
Philip’s reply shows that while he had a practical turn of mind, he was rather unimaginative. His calculation of “eight months’ wages,” however acc…
John Calvin
On John 6:7
16th Century
Theologian
Two hundred denarii. According to the calculation of Budaeus, the denarius is equal to four times the value of a car…
John Gill
On John 6:7
17th Century
Pastor
Philip answered him
Very quick and short, and in a carnal and unbelieving way:
two hundred pennyw…
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.…