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Sent Away Healed and Full
Commentators like John Gill note that when Jesus 'sent them away,' it wasn't just with full stomachs. Many who had come for healing were also sent away restored—the mute speaking, the lame leaping, and the blind seeing. The crowd was not only fed but made whole, demonstrating the completeness of Christ's care.
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Albert Barnes
On Mark 8:9
18th Century
Theologian
Four thousand. Four thousand men, besides women and children. See Matthew 15:38.
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 …
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On Mark 8:9
Jesus got into the boat with his disciples and headed to Dalmanutha (identity of this place is unknown).
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John Gill
On Mark 8:9
17th Century
Pastor
And they that had eaten were about four thousand
That is, men, besides women and children, as Matthew observes; (
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…