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God's Provision is Abundant
Commentators emphasize that the twelve baskets of leftovers highlight the miraculous nature of Jesus' provision. There was more food at the end than at the beginning. This demonstrates that Christ's power doesn't just meet our needs, it provides in super-abundance for all who come to Him.
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Albert Barnes
On Mark 6:43
18th Century
Theologian
Twelve baskets. Baskets belonging to the disciples, in which they carried their provisions, or, perhaps, belonging to some of the multitud…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 6:43
There can be no question but that Mark understood the actions of Jesus to have been miraculous. Not only were all the people fed and their hunger s…
John Gill
On Mark 6:43
17th Century
Pastor
And they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments
Of the broken pieces of bread, after all had eaten, and were s…
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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…