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Order in the Miracle
Commentators note that Jesus' command to sit in groups was highly practical. It created order out of chaos, allowed the disciples to easily distribute the food, made it possible to count the crowd, and ensured everyone could witness the miracle. This demonstrates Jesus' care for order and thoughtful planning even in supernatural moments.
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AT Robertson
On Mark 6:39
By companies (συμποσια συμποσια). Distribution expressed by repetition as in Mr 6:7 (δυο δυο) instead of using ανα or κατα. Litera…
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 6:39
19th Century
Bishop
By companies.—The Greek expresses the distributive force of the English by simple repetition, “companies and companies.”…
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On Mark 6:39
At Jesus’ direction the disciples arranged the crowd into groups of hundreds and fifties in order to facilitate the distribution of the food. This …
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John Gill
On Mark 6:39
17th Century
Pastor
And he commanded them to make all sit down
Christ ordered his disciples, without any more ado, to cause the whole mu…
Matthew Henry
On Mark 6:30–44
17th Century
Minister
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…