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A Dull Mind, Not a Rebel Heart
Commentators unanimously clarify that the disciples' 'hardened heart' does not mean they were sinfully rebelling against Jesus. Instead, the term here describes a mind that was dull, dense, or slow to perceive the full extent of His divine power. They were struggling to intellectually grasp the implications of His miracles.
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Albert Barnes
On Mark 6:52
18th Century
Theologian
They considered not the miracle of the loaves. They did not remember or call to mind the power which Jesus had shown in feeding t…
AT Robertson
On Mark 6:52
For they understood not (ου γαρ συνηκαν). Explanation of their excessive amazement, viz., their failure to grasp the full signific…
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 6:52
19th Century
Bishop
For they considered not.—This is peculiar to St. Mark, and may fairly be received as representing St. Peter’s recollectio…
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John Gill
On Mark 6:52
17th Century
Pastor
For they considered not the miracle of the loaves
Which they had seen but the day before; they did not attend to it,…
Matthew Henry
On Mark 6:45–56
17th Century
Minister
The church is often like a ship at sea, tossed with tempests, and not comforted. We may have Christ for us, yet wind and tide can be again…