John 6:6 NIV

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

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 6:6

to prove = proving, i.e. putting him to the test. knew. Greek. oida. App-132 . See note on John 1:26 . would do = was about to do. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 6:6

And this he said to prove him: for he himself knew what he would do.John did not wish to leave an impression that Christ needed to ask such a question merely for information, hence the explanation. The Lord discerned the thoughts of all men; and one evident purpose of this Gospel is to bring into sharp focus the divine, supernatural character of the Lord Jesus. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - John 6:6

John 6:6. This he said to prove him:— To try what idea he conceived of his divine power, as well as to give him an opportunity of observing more attentively what followed. 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 6:5-6

John telescoped the events of the day. He omitted mention of Jesus’ teaching and healing ministry (Matthew 14:14; Mark 6:34; Luke 9:11) as well as the disciples’ concern for food (Matthew 14:15; Mark 6:35-36; Luke 9:12). Instead he focused on the miracle. His account also shows Jesus’ initiative in solving the food problem. Only John recorded that Jesus approached Philip about the need. This would have been normal since Philip was from Bethsaida, the nearest sizable town (John 1:44). John also... 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

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 6:6

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 6:6

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 6:6

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - John 6:6

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 6:5-6

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

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