Mark 6:45 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Mark 6:45-56

This passage of story we had Matt. 14:22; only what was there related concerning Peter, is omitted here. Here we have, I. The dispersing of the assembly; Christ constrained his disciples to go before by ship to Bethsaida, intending to follow them, as they supposed, by land. The people were loth to scatter, so that it cost him some time and pains to send them away. For now that they had got a good supper, they were in no haste to leave him. But as long as we are here in this world, we have no... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Mark 6:45-52

6:45-52 Immediately he made the disciples embark on the boat and go across ahead to Bethsaida while he sent the crowd away. When he had taken leave of them, he went away into a mountain to pray. When it was late the boat was half way across the lake and Jesus was alone upon the land. He saw that they were sore beset as they rowed, for the wind was against them. About the fourth watch of the night he came to them walking on the sea, and it looked as if he meant to pass them by. When they saw... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 6:45

And straightway he constrained his disciples ,.... The reasons of this is See Gill on Matthew 14:22 , to get into the ship ; in which they came to this place, and which was waiting for them: and to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida ; or rather "to go to the other side over against Bethsaida"; for they were now in a desert belonging to that city, wherefore they were ordered to go, and did go to the other side of the sea of Tiberias, or Galilee, even to Capernaum, as appears... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 6:45

To the other side before unto Bethsaida - John says, John 6:17 , to Capernaum. It is probable our Lord ordered them to steer to one or other of these two places, which were about four miles distant, and on the same side of the sea of Galilee. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 6:45

The other side . It would seem, as has already been stated, that there were two Bethsaidas (or "places of fish"—fish-villages)—one to the north-east of the Sea of Galilee, not far from where the Jordan enters it, called Bethsaida Julias; and the other on the western side of the sea itself, near to Capernaum. Again and again our Lord crossed this sea to escape the crowds who followed him about, and now wished "to take him by force and make him a king." He desired for a time to be in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 6:45-51

Christ walking on the sea. This miracle was no unmeaning portent, but was full of spiritual significance. In Scripture the people are often spoken of under the figure of the sea and its waves ( Daniel 7:3 ; Revelation 13:1 ). Christ had just assuaged popular passion, and now he calmed the troubled sea, which was symbolic of it. Here, then, we may see a sign of the coming dominion of the spirit of Christianity over the sea of nations. We content ourselves, however, now with learning a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 6:45-52

"It is I." How picturesque and impressive is the scene! Jesus has dismissed the multitude, and has sent his disciples away in the boat to the western shore. He himself has retired to a mountain, by prayer to calm his spirit and to strengthen himself for his ministry. Night comes on; the wind rises from the west, and the waters of the lake are lashed into a storm. By the fitful light of the moon, breaking now and again through the drifting clouds, Jesus, as he stands upon the hilltop,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 6:45-52

Jesus walking on the sea. I. THE SERVANTS OF THE LORD ARE EXPOSED TO OPPOSITION AND DANGER IN CARRYING OUT HIS COMMANDS . II. WITHOUT THE CONSCIOUSNESS OF HIS PRESENCE DIFFICULTY APPEARS INSURMOUNTABLE . III. HE IS EVER AT HAND TO BLESS THOSE WHO ARE STRIVING TO OBEY HIS WORD . IV. WHEN HIS SERVANTS ARE READY TO RECEIVE HIM HE WILL COME TO THEIR RESCUE , AND EVERY ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 6:45-52

Jesus walking on the sea: interpreted of the Church. I. EVANGELICAL TASTES . The vessel and crew represent the Church of Christ; the sea, the variable circumstance of world-life; the voyage, the commission of the Church from her Lord; the storm, the adverse spirit of the world; the apparition, the spiritual advent of our Lord into the heart and mind of his Church; Capernaum—Christ's "own city"—the city of God, to which the Church brings all true believers. II. SPIRITUAL LESSONS ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 6:45-52

Christ's retirement. There are three essential elements discernible—withdrawal from man, approach to God, and return to man. I. SEASONS OF PRIVACY AND RETIREMENT ARE ESSENTIAL TO THE SPIRITUAL WELFARE OF THOSE WHO HAVE MUCH PUBLIC LIFE AND WORK . II. A GREAT MINISTRY MUST BE SUSTAINED BY CONSTANT , PROFOUND DEVOTIONS , III. THE PRAYER OF THE SAINT IS AS HELPFUL AND NECESSARY TO THE WELFARE OF ... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Mark 6:45-56

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Mark 6:45-52

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 6:45

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 6:45

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 6:45

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 6:45-51

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 6:45-52

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 6:45-52

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 6:45-52

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 6:45-52

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