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When it was late in the day, his disciples came to him, and said, "This place is a desert, and it is late in the day.
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A Compassionate Interruption
Commentators note that the disciples' interruption was motivated by genuine, practical concern for the crowd. Seeing the remote location and the late hour, they worried the people would go hungry. Their suggestion to send everyone away was a logical, human solution that highlights their compassion.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The time is far passed. The day is almost gone. It is drawing near night.
When the day was now far spent (ηδη ωρας πολλης γενομενης). Genitive absolute. Hωρα used here for day-time () as in Polybius and l…
19th Century
Anglican
Far spent . . . far passed.—The Greek word is the same in both clauses.
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Jesus’ disciples became concerned for the crowd. It was late in the day; and in that distant place, there was little possibility of obtaining food.…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And when the day was now far spent Or "much time was gone", in teaching the people, and healing the sick:
Ministers should do or teach only what they are willing to have told to their Lord. Christ notices the fears of some and the labors of others among…
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