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A Realistic Lapse in Faith
Commentators are struck by the disciples' question, as it suggests they had forgotten the recent feeding of the 5,000. Scholars explain this isn't necessarily a sign of total amnesia but a realistic depiction of human frailty. Even after witnessing God's power, believers can revert to doubt when facing a new crisis. Their response highlights how easily we can focus on the problem at hand rather than on God's past faithfulness and present power.
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AT Robertson
On Mark 8:4
Here (ωδε). Of all places, in this desert region in the mountains. The disciples feel as helpless as when the five thousand were f…
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 8:4
19th Century
Bishop
Satisfy.—The verb is the same as the “filled” of Mark 7:27.
Here in the wilderness.—The word here, as in M…
Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 8:1–4
19th Century
Preacher
Why did they not ask their Master what he could do in such an emergency as that? After so much experience of his power as they had already had, it …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 8:4
The disciples’ reply suggests they had completely forgotten the feeding of the five thousand. This is perhaps the strongest argument against the vi…
John Gill
On Mark 8:4
17th Century
Pastor
And his disciples answered him
The Syriac version renders it, "say unto him"; and the Persic and Ethiopic, "said unt…
Matthew Henry
On Mark 8:1–10
17th Century
Minister
Our Lord Jesus encouraged the lowliest to come to him for life and grace. Christ knows and considers our constitution. The bounty of Christ is alwa…