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Gratitude for Every Gift
Commentators note that Jesus blessed the bread and then separately blessed the fish. This specific act of giving thanks for even the 'few small fishes' demonstrates a profound principle: God values and wants us to be thankful for every provision, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant it may be.
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AT Robertson
On Mark 8:7
A few small fishes (ιχθυδια ολιγα). Mark mentions them last as if they were served after the food, but not so Mt 15:34f.
Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 8:5–9
19th Century
Preacher
And he asked them, How many loaves have ye? And they said, Seven. And he commanded the people to sit down on the ground: and he took the seven …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 8:7
Only seven loaves (cf. 6:38) were available to feed the crowd of four thousand (v.9). The people were not ordered into groups, but simply were on t…
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John Gill
On Mark 8:7
17th Century
Pastor
And they had a few small fishes
Which they also acquainted Christ with, and brought out unto him:
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…