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
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 6:6
To prove him - To try him; to see if he had faith, or if he would show that he believed that Jesus had power to supply them. read more