Luke 9:11

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 9:11

And the people, when they knew it ,.... Having heard of his departure from others, and seeing him go off themselves: followed him ; not by ship, but on foot, going over the bridge at Chainmath of Gadara, and got thither before Christ and his disciples did: and he received them ; very kindly, and in a very affectionate manner, and with great respect, though they had prevented the private interview between him and his apostles; and he spake unto them of the kingdom of God ; of the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 9:11

The people - followed him - Observe here five grand effects of Divine grace. The people are drawn to follow him. He kindly receives them. He instructs them in the things of God. He heals all their diseases. He feeds their bodies and their souls. See Quesnel. Reader! Jesus is the same to the present moment. Follow him, and he will receive, instruct, heal, feed, and save thy soul unto eternal life. 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 9:11

The healing hand of Christ. "And healed them that had need of healing.'' And who are they to whom these words do not apply? In a world as full of sin as ours is, there is nothing of which we have greater need than a Divine Healer. For sin means sickness, disease, derangement, pain—both spiritual and corporeal. Every human ear wants to hear those gracious words, "I am the Lord that healeth thee;" every human heart has occasion to plead, "Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed;" every... 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

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 9:10-17

Luke 9:10-17. And the apostles being returned, told him all that they had done See notes on Matthew 14:13-21; and Mark 6:30-44, where this whole paragraph is largely explained. read more

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