Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Mark 6:30-44
Mark THE WORLD’S BREAD Mar_6:30 - Mar_6:44 . This is the only miracle recorded by all four Evangelists. Matthew brings it into immediate connection with John’s martyrdom, while Mark links it with the Apostles’ return from their first mission. His account is, as usual, full of graphic touches, while John shows more intimate knowledge of the parts played by the Apostles, and sets the whole incident in a clearer light. I. Mark brings out the preceding events, and especially the seeking for... read more
Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Mark 6:30-44
3. Withdrawal of Jesus into the Wilderness on the other side of the Sea of Galilee, and the miraculous Feeding of the Five Thousand. Mark 6:30-4430And the apostles gathered themselves together unto Jesus, and told him all things, both10 what they had done, and what they had taught. 31And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat. 32And they departed into a desert place by... read more