Luke 9:16 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Luke 9:10-17

We have here, I. The account which the twelve gave their Master of the success of their ministry. They were not long out; but, when they returned, they told him all that they had done, as became servants who were sent on an errand. They told him what they had done, that, if they had done any thing amiss, they might mend it next time. II. Their retirement, for a little breathing: He took them, and went aside privately into a desert place, that they might have some relaxation from business and... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Luke 9:10-17

9:10-17 When the apostles returned they told Jesus all that they had done. So he took them and withdrew privately to a place called Bethsaida. When the crowds found out where he was they followed him; and he welcomed them, and talked to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those who had need of healing. The day began to draw to a close. The Twelve came to him. "Send the crowd away," they said, "that they may go to the surrounding villages and countryside and find some place to stay and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 9:16

Then he took the five loaves and the two fishes ,.... Into his hands, being brought him by the disciples from the lad that had them: and looking up to heaven : to his Father there, from whom all the mercies and blessings of life come; he blessed them ; either asked, or commanded a blessing on them, that they might multiply and increase, that there might be a sufficiency for all the people, and that, they might be nourishing to them. Beza observes, that in his most ancient copy, it is... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 9:16

Then he took the five loaves - A minister of the Gospel, who is employed to feed souls, should imitate this conduct of Christ: He ought to exhort the people to hear with sedate and humble reverence. He should first take the bread of life himself, that he may be strengthened to feed others. He ought frequently to lift his soul to God, in order to draw down the Divine blessing on himself and his hearers. He should break the loaves - divide rightly the word of truth, and give to all... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 9:1-17

The mission of the twelve. After the group of miracles, we have our Lord next conferring the power of working miracles upon the twelve. This was miraculous power in its highest form. It is important to work well one's self; but it is a still greater feat to get all about one's self into working order too. Jesus was training his disciples to be workers like himself. Let us, then, consider— I. THE CONDITIONS OF THE MISSION OF . THE TWELVE . ( Luke 9:1-6 .) And here we... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 9:1-22

(See afterwards in connection with Luke 10:1-42 .) read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 9:10-17

The Lord feeds the five thousand. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 9:12-17

The Divine provision for the world's need. This miracle of our Lord, meeting as it did the present bodily necessities of the multitude about him, stands for ever as a picture and parable of the far more wonderful and the gloriously bountiful provision which the Saviour of mankind has made for the deeper necessities of our race. I. OUR HOLY SOLICITUDE FOR THE SPIRITUALLY DESTITUTE . There is a note of true sympathy in the language of the disciples. They were concerned to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 9:16

Then he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and brake, and gave to the disciples to set before the multitude . The blessing was the usual introduction of a pious Jewish family to a meal. It was pronounced by the head of the household. An ordinary formula was, "May God, the Ever-blessed One, bless what he has given us!" The Jewish barley loaves were broad, thin cakes; these were usually broken , not out—hence the expression, "and brake."... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 9:10-17

See the Matthew 14:13-21 notes, and Mark 6:30-44 notes.Luke 9:10Bethsaida - A city on the east bank of the river Jordan, near where the river enters into the Sea of Tiberias. In the neighborhood of that city were extensive wastes or deserts.Luke 9:12Day began to wear away - To decline, or as it drew near toward evening. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Luke 9:10-17

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Luke 9:10-17

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 9:16

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 9:16

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 9:1-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 9:1-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 9:10-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 9:12-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 9:16

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 9:10-17

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