(56) Or country.—Better, as before in Mark 6:36, farms or hamlets. The three words form almost an exhaustive list of the various grades of aggregate human habitations.In the streets.—Better, in the market-places.The border of his garment.—Better, the hem, or fringe. See Note on Matthew 9:20.Were made whole.—The Greek tense implies an event frequently recurring. read more
Mark 6:3 In a letter written from Pavia, during his early mission there, Savonarola explains to his mother why he is working in Lombardy instead of nearer home. 'Seeing that He hath chosen me for this sacred office, rest ye content that I fulfil it far from my native place, for I bear better fruit than I could have borne at Ferrara. There it would be with me as it was with Christ, when His countrymen said: Is not this man a carpenter, and the son of a carpenter? But out of my own place this... read more
CHAPTER 6:30-46 (Mark 6:30-46)BREAD IN THE DESERT"And the apostles gather themselves together unto Jesus; and they told Him all things, whatsoever they had done, and whatsoever they had taught. And He saith unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest awhile. For there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat. And they went away in the boat to a desert place apart. And the people saw them going, and many knew them, and they ran there together on... read more
CHAPTER 4:35-41; 6:47-52 (Mark 4:35-41; Mark 6:47-52)THE TWO STORMS (JESUS WALKING ON THE WATER)"And on that day, when even was come, He saith unto them, Let us go over unto the other side. And leaving the multitude, they take Him with them, even as He was, in the boat. And other boats were with Him. And there ariseth a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the boat, insomuch that the boat was now filling. And He Himself was in the stern, asleep on the cushion: and they awake Him, and... read more
CHAPTER 6:53-7:13 (Mark 6:53-56 - Mark 7:1-13)UNWASHEN HANDS"And when they had crossed over, they came to the land unto Gennesaret, and moored to the shore. . . . Making void the word of God by your tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like things ye do." Mark 6:53-56 - Mark 7:1-13 (R.V.)THERE is a condition of mind which readily accepts the temporal blessings of religion, and yet neglects, and perhaps despises, the spiritual truths which they ratify and seal. When Jesus landed on... read more
Chapter 6 1. The Servant rejected in Nazareth. (Mark 6:1-6 . Matthew 13:54-58 ; Luke 4:16-30 ) 2. The Servant sends forth the Twelve. (Mark 6:7-13 .Matthew 10:5-15; Matthew 10:5-15 ; Luke 9:1-6 ) 3. King Herod troubled. (Mark 6:14-16 . Matthew 14:1-2 ; Luke 9:7-9 ) 4. The Martyrdom of John. (Mark 6:17-29 . Matthew 14:3-12 ) 5. The Servant’s withdrawal for Rest. (Mark 6:30-31 .Luke 9:10-11; Luke 9:10-11 ) 6. The feeding of the Five Thousand. (Mark 6:32-44 .Matthew 14:13-21;... read more
6:45 {7} And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship, and to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the people.(7) The faithful servants of God after their little labour are subject to a great tempest which Christ, being present in power although absent in body, moderates in such a way that he brings them to a happy haven, at such time and by such means as they did not expect: A graphic image of the Church tossed to and fro in this world. read more
6:46 And when he had sent {x} them away, he departed into a mountain to pray.(x) His disciples. read more
6:51 And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they were {y} sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered.(y) They were still so amazed when they knew that it was no spirit, that they were much more astonished than they ever were before, when they saw the wind and the sea obey his commandment. read more
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Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Mark 6:53-56
(53-56) And when they had passed over.—See Notes on Matthew 14:34-36. read more