The narrative, which had been interrupted by this parenthesis relating to John the Baptist, is now taken up again. The apostles . This is the only place where St. Mark calls them apostles. In the parallel passage, St. Luke ( Luke 9:10 ) says that they told him all that they had done. St. Mark adds, with more detail, and whatsoever ( ὅσα ) they had taught . They gave him a full account of their mission. read more
Telling Jesus. (Cf. Matthew 14:12 , Matthew 14:13 .) Christ the central Figure all through the evangelic narrative. His personal importance is never obscured. It is from him apostles go forth; it is to him they return. Kings note his presence and works, and the people crowd to his ministry. I. WHAT THE APOSTLES TOLD JESUS . "All things whatsoever they had done, and whatsoever they had taught." 1 . They narrated their experience. Most of them had to speak of their... read more
Rest and work. I. THERE IS NO TRUE REST WHICH HAS NOT BEEN EARNED BY WORK . II. THE DUTY OF RESTING HAS THE SAME REASONS AS THE DUTY OF WORKING . III. SOLITUDE IS THE PROPER REFRESHMENT AFTER PUBLIC WORK , AND PREPARATION FOR IT . IV. THE SPIRIT CAN NEVER BE AT LEISURE FROM COMPASSION , SYMPATHY , AND LOVE .—J. read more
No rest for Jesus. The twelve have fulfilled their brief mission of evangelization, have returned to their Master, and tell him of the incidents and results of their mission. Jesus takes occasion to rest, and to give them rest, and with this intent withdraws to a desert place. This passage shows us with what result. I. THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE Lord SEEKS RETIREMENT . 1 . Perhaps to escape from the notice of Herod, who, having heard of his fame, may seek to get him... read more
The miracle of the loaves. The apostles, having returned to Jesus after their first tour of healing and preaching, relate to him "all things whatsoever they had done, and whatsoever they had taught." Touched with consideration for them, Jesus withdraws them "apart into a desert place, to rest a while." But they could not be hid. The people saw them departing, and gathered, "from all the cities, a great multitude." To the eye of the Merciful they were "as sheep not having a shepherd," and... read more
Parallel passages: Matthew 14:13-21 ; Luke 9:10-17 ; John 6:1-14 .— Miraculous provision. I. THE FEEDING OF THE FIVE THOUSAND . 1 . The vivid description of St. Mark. In connection with this miracle, St. Mark describes the recognition of our Lord by the multitude, their running together on foot, their outspeeding the Saviour, their arrival at the place of disembarkation before him, the compassion that moved him, the instruction he gave them. He describes,... read more
Our Lord cared for his disciples . They required rest after the labour and excitement of their ministry; and it was impossible to find the needful refreshment and repose where they were so thronged by the multitude. read more
Christ's offer of rest. I. THE PECULIAR GIFT OF JESUS TO HIS SERVANTS . "Into a desert place;" only Christ to speak with them, to comfort and to advise. II. A MANIFOLD PROVISION FOR HIS SERVANTS ' NEEDS . Calm after excitement; repose after labour; meditation upon Divine marvels and experiences. Security from threatening dangers. III. A PREPARATION FOR FUTURE SERVICE . "Rest a while . "—M. read more
The Christian worker's rest. I. IN A WORLD WHERE THERE IS NO TRUE REST . II. PROCEEDING FROM THE LORD . 1 . Divinely commanded . 2 . Divinely prepared . 3 . Divinely shared . III. TO FIT FOR FURTHER SERVICE .—M. read more
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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 6:34
Much people, etc. - See this miracle explained on Matthew 14:14 ; (note), etc. read more