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The Divine Pattern
Commentators observe a deliberate four-step process in Jesus' actions: He took, gave thanks, broke, and gave. This serves as a powerful model for Christian life and ministry. He takes our humble offerings, blesses them with gratitude, breaks them for distribution (like making truth understandable), and then uses His followers as channels to bless others.
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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 15:36
Gave thanks (ευχαριστησας). In 14:19 the word used for "grace" or "blessing" is ευλογησεν. Vincent notes that the Jewish custom wa…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 15:36
19th Century
Preacher
And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the ground.
I think I see him rising from the place where he sat, and saying, "Now yo…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 15:36
If the number of baskets of leftovers in 14:20 is symbolic, it is hard to see why the seven baskets here (v.37) are not symbolic. The number seven …
John Gill
On Matthew 15:36
17th Century
Pastor
And he took the seven loaves and the fishes Into his hands, and lifted them up, that it might be seen, and observed, that…
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…