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and he took the seven loaves and the fish. He gave thanks and broke them, and gave to the disciples, and the disciples to the multitudes.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
Gave thanks (ευχαριστησας). In 14:19 the word used for "grace" or "blessing" is ευλογησεν. Vincent notes that the Jewish custom wa…
19th Century
Baptist
And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the ground.
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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 …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he took the seven loaves and the fishes Into his hands, and lifted them up, that it might be seen, and observed, that…
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…
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13th Century
Catholic
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…
