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The Danger of a Short Memory
Commentators are unanimous in pointing out the disciples' shocking forgetfulness. Despite having recently witnessed the feeding of the 5,000, they immediately revert to doubt. Scholars like John Calvin and Charles Spurgeon note this isn't just a historical failure, but a mirror of our own tendency to forget God's past faithfulness when facing a new crisis.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 15:32–38
18th Century
Theologian
The miracle recorded here, the feeding of the four thousand, took place on a mountain, near the Sea of Galilee. The same account is recorded in Mar…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 15:33
And the disciples say to him (κα λεγουσιν αυτω ο μαθητα). It seems strange that they should so soon have forgotten the feeding of …
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 15:31–34
19th Century
Preacher
Insomuch that the multitude wondered, when they saw the dumb to speak, the maimed to be whole, the lame to walk, and the blind to see: and they…
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On Matthew 15:33
On Jesus’ compassion, see comment on 9:36. It appears that Jesus’ preaching and miracles so captivated the people (cf. v.31) that they refused to l…
John Calvin
On Matthew 15:33
16th Century
Theologian
Whence shall we obtain so many loaves in a solitary place? The disciples show excessive stupidity in not remembering, at least, that earli…
John Gill
On Matthew 15:33
17th Century
Pastor
And his disciples said to him
The former miracle of feeding five thousand men, besides women and children, with five…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 15:29–39
17th Century
Minister
Whatever our situation, the only way to find ease and relief is to lay it at Christ's feet, to submit it to Him, and refer it to His disposal. Thos…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 15:29–39
13th Century
Philosopher
Previously, the Gospel teaching was confirmed by the deliverance of the Gentiles from the power of the devil through Christ’s might; now He confirm…