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Human Solutions vs. Divine Power
Commentators note that the disciples' solution—"send them away"—was practical but revealed limited vision and a lack of faith. They saw the logistical problems (remote place, late hour) but failed to see the divine potential in Jesus' presence. This reminds us that our first instinct may be to solve problems with human logic, forgetting that with Jesus, impossible situations are opportunities for His power.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 14:15
18th Century
Theologian
The time is now past. That is, the day is passing away; it is near night; and it is proper to make some provision for the temporal wants o…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 14:15
When even was come (οψιας γενομενης). Genitive absolute. Not sunset about 6 P.M. as in 8:16 and as in 14:23, but the first of the …
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 14:15
19th Century
Preacher
The disciples had the compassion of men who see the need, but to their human thinking, there seemed to be only one poor way out of it: essentially,…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 14:15
It was now late afternoon. On the face of it, the conversation between Jesus and his disciples is straightforward. They wanted him to send the crow…
John Calvin
On Matthew 14:15
16th Century
Theologian
When the evening was drawing on. The disciples had now lost their immediate objective, and they saw that Christ was again absorbed in teac…
John Gill
On Matthew 14:15
17th Century
Pastor
And when it was evening
Mark says, "when the day was now far spent"; and Luke, "when the day began to wear away"; it…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 14:13–21
17th Century
Minister
When Christ and his word withdraw, it is best for us to follow, seeking the means of grace for our souls before any worldly advantages. The presenc…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 14:15–36
13th Century
Philosopher
After having excluded Herod’s opinion, here the Evangelist mentions the power of Christ’s doctrine. For its power is threefold: it feeds, it rescue…