João 6:8-9 NVT

The Pulpit Commentary - John 6:8-9

Then saith one of his disciples to him, viz. Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. The spokesman is here specially indicated. On other occasions Andrew is singled out as the brother of Simon and friend of Philip ( John 1:44 ; John 12:22 ). This repeated reference to the illustrious brother of Simon is a refutation of the ill-natured charge against the author of the Gospel, that he aimed at the depreciation of the character of the great apostle. Moreover, it is interesting to remember that in... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 6:5-14

John 6:5-14. When Jesus lifted up his eyes, and saw a great company come to him That is, gathered round him; he saith unto Philip Namely, after he had first taught the people many things, as we learn from the other evangelists, and had healed them, that had need of healing, Mark 6:34; Luke 9:11; Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat? He addressed himself to Philip particularly, because he, being a native of Bethsaida, was best acquainted with that country. This he said to... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 6:1-14

65. Feeding the five thousand (Matthew 14:13-21; Mark 6:30-44; Luke 9:10-17; John 6:1-14)When the apostles returned from their first tour around the country areas, they met Jesus in Galilee and tried to have a quiet time alone with him (Mark 6:30-32; John 6:1). Jesus also was in need of a rest, but he was filled with pity when he saw the crowds of people flocking to him in their need. They appeared to him as a flock of spiritually starved sheep that had no food because there was no shepherd to... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 6:8

of . Greek. ek. App-104 . Andrew . App-141 . He appears with Philip in John 1:44 ; John 12:22 . Simon Peter . App-141 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 6:9

a lad = a little boy. Greek. paidarion. App-108 . The "baker boy", with his basket of barley-loaves, is still to be seen where people congregate. five. See App-10 . barley . Greek. krithinos. Occurs only here and John 6:13 . Compare Judges 7:13 . 2 Kings 4:42 .Ezekiel 13:19 . small fishes . Greek. opsarion. Occurs only here, John 6:11 , and John 21:9 , John 21:10 , John 21:13 . among = for. Greek. eis. App-104 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 6:8

One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, saith unto him, There is a lad here, who hath five barley loaves, and two fishes; but what are these among so many?The finding of this lad with his small supply did not take place until after Christ had commanded the disciples to feed the people (Matthew 14:16,17); and even that they did not bring to Jesus until commanded to do so. Barley loaves were not the bakery-size loaves of our own times, but small flat cakes associated with the diet... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 6:1-9

G. Jesus’ later Galilean ministry 6:1-7:9This section of the text records the high point of Jesus’ popularity. His following continued to build, and antagonism continued to increase. This is the only section in John that narrates Jesus’ later Galilean ministry, which occupies so much of the Synoptic Gospels. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 6:1-15

1. The fourth sign: feeding the 5,000 6:1-15 (cf. Matthew 14:13-23; Mark 6:30-46; Luke 9:10-17)The importance of this sign is clear in that all four Gospels contain an account of it. Apparently John was familiar with the other evangelists’ versions of this miracle as well as being an eyewitness of the event. His story compliments the others (cf. John 6:5; John 6:15). This miracle demonstrated Jesus’ authority over quantity. [Note: Tenney, John: The Gospel . . ., p. 312.] It constitutes further... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 6:8-9

Andrew had discovered a young lad (Gr. paidarion, a double diminutive) who had five small barley biscuits and two small fish (Gr. opsaria). Probably the fish would have served as a relish to eat with the bread. [Note: Carson, The Gospel . . ., p. 270.] Barley bread was the food of the poor. One writer called the boy’s food mere "hors d’oeuvres." [Note: Tenney, "John," p. 72.] Andrew seems to have felt embarrassed that he had even suggested such an inadequate solution to the problem.John may... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - John 6:1-71

The Bread of LifeJohn 6:1 to John 7:1. Feeding the five thousand. Walking upon the sea. Discourse upon the bread of life. Defection of many disciples. The Apostles stand firm.Returning from Jerusalem, our Lord met the Apostles somewhere on the W. of the lake (perhaps at Capernaum), and heard their report of their mission (Luke 9:10). He then spent about a fortnight preaching and healing the sick (John 6:2), and afterwards, seeking retirement, sailed with them to a desert place on the NE. coast... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - John 6:8-9

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 6:5-14

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 6:1-14

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 6:8

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 6:9

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 6:8

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 6:1-9

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 6:1-15

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 6:8-9

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - John 6:1-71

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