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When the day was now far spent (ηδη ωρας πολλης γενομενης). Genitive absolute. Hωρα used here for day-time as in Polybius and late…
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes
The time is far passed. The day is almost gone. It is drawing near night.
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
Far spent . . . far passed.—The Greek word is the same in both clauses.
Church Fathers
ChurchFathers
Theophylact of Ohrid: The Lord, first placing before them what is most profitable—that is, the food of the word of God—afte…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
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.…
John Gill
JohnGill
And when the day was now far spent
Or "much time was gone", in teaching the people, and healing the sick:
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
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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A.T. Robertson
A.T.Robertson