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When I broke the five loaves among the five thousand, how many baskets full of broken pieces did you take up?" They told him, "Twelve."
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Remembering vs. Understanding
Commentators explain that Jesus's question was not a simple memory test. The disciples correctly recalled the "twelve" baskets, but they failed to grasp the truth behind the fact: the one who miraculously provided for thousands was with them in the boat. Scholars note their hearts were "hardened" and their minds "dull," causing them to worry about a lack of bread instead of trusting the Provider.
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Mark here (vv. 17-20) gives six keen questions of Jesus while Mt 16:8-11 gives as four that really include the six of Mark running some together. T…
19th Century
Anglican
How many baskets...?—The words for “baskets” are, as has been said, different in the two verses. (See Note on Matthew 15:37.)
Baptist
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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Jesus rebuked his disciples for their lack of understanding. They were like those on the outside (cf. 4:11–12) who had eyes but did not see and ear…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
When I broke the five loaves among five thousand This, with what follows, chiefly regards the last question:
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Presbyterian
Obstinate unbelief will have something to say, however unreasonable. Christ refused to answer their demand. If they will not be convinced, they wil…
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