Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 6:32-44
See this narrative explained in the notes at Matthew 14:13-21.Mark 6:32By ship - By a boat or a small vessel.Privately - Without making their plan known. They intended to go privately. It appears, however, that their intention became known, and multitudes followed them.Mark 6:33Afoot thither - On foot to the place where they saw them going.Out of all cities - All cities or large towns in the neighborhood.Mark 6:34Much people ...as sheep ... - They had no one to teach them and guide them. The... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 6:34
The shepherdly emotion of Christ. I. NATURALLY ELICITED . II. A DIVINE INTERPRETATION OF HUMAN DISTRESS , III. A FULFILMENT OF THE WORLD 'S HOPE . IV. AN UNCONSCIOUS PROOF OF HIS BEING THE SAVIOUR OF MANKIND .—M. read more