Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Mark 6:30
When Christ chose the twelve, it is said, Luke 3:14,Luke 3:15, that he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach, and to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils. So that till Christ’s ascension, though they went out from him to preach and work miracles, yet they ordinarily were with him, receiving further instructions. When they had preached, and in his name wrought many miracles, they again returned to Christ, and gave him account... read more
Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 6:30-44
Mark 6:30-Acts : . The Feeding of the Multitude.— Mk. regards the disciples’ need of rest after their missionary labours as the occasion for retirement. The hostility of Herod may also have contributed to the decision to withdraw to a desert place. The pressure of the public on the time and energies of the disciple-band is, however, put in the foreground. The eagerness of the crowd defeats the purpose of Jesus. Though He has withdrawn to avoid them. He goes forth to welcome them. To Him they... read more