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A Forgetful Mistake
Commentators note the simple, practical reality of the situation: the disciples forgot to bring enough bread, leaving them with only a single loaf for thirteen men. Scholars point out that this specific detail of having 'one loaf' is unique to Mark's Gospel and sets the stage for Jesus' subsequent teaching.
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AT Robertson
On Mark 8:14
Bread (αρτους).
Loaves , plural.
More than one loaf (ε μη ινα αρτον). Except one l…
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 8:14
19th Century
Bishop
Now the disciples.—Better, and the disciples, in close connection with the preceding verse, and not as the beginning of a…
Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 8:14–21
19th Century
Preacher
Can we not learn from past experience? If the Lord has helped us before, is he not equally ready to help us again? What! When there are only a few …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 8:14
For some reason the disciples had forgotten to bring an adequate supply of bread with them for the trip across the lake. Their failure sets the sta…
John Gill
On Mark 8:14
17th Century
Pastor
Now the disciples had forgotten to take bread
At Dalmanutha, or Magdala, or whatever place in those parts they wer…
Matthew Henry
On Mark 8:11–21
17th Century
Minister
Obstinate unbelief will have something to say, however unreasonable. Christ refused to answer their demand. If they will not be convinced, they wil…