Mark 6:56 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 6:53-56

6:53-56 When they had crossed over and reached land they came to Gennesareth, and moored the boat there. When they had disembarked from the boat the people immediately recognized him; and they ran all over that countryside, and, wherever they knew he was, they began to carry to him on pallets those who were ill. And whenever he came into villages or towns or country places, they laid the sick in the open spaces, and they kept begging him to be allowed to touch even the tassel of his robe; and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 6:56

And whithersoever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country ,.... Whether in smaller towns, or larger cities, or the fields, where were houses, here and there one: they laid the sick in the streets ; or "markets", in any public places: and besought him that they but might touch the border of his garment ; if they might not be admitted to touch his person, or he did not choose to lay his hands on them: and as many as touched him ; or "it", the border of his garment, as they... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 6:56

Villages - Probably small towns near cities. Country - Villages at a distance from cities and large public towns. See the notes on Matthew 14:34-36 ; (note). Christ went about doing good - he confined his ministry and miracles to no place - wherever he went, they stood in need of his help; and whenever they required his assistance, they had it granted immediately. Our Lord's conduct, in these respects, is a perfect pattern for every preacher of his Gospel. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 6:45-56

Parallel passages: Matthew 14:22-36 ; John 6:15-21 .— Miraculous protection. I. WALKING ON THE WATER . 1 . Almighty power. Every one who has glanced over the early pages of English history is familiar with the story of Canute the Dane. That king wished to reprove the fulsome flattery of his courtiers when they spoke of his power as unlimited. He ordered his chair to be set by the seaside as the tide was coming in. He peremptorily commanded the waves to withdraw, and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 6:53-56

The popularity of the Divine Physician. At this time the tide of Christ's popularity was at the flood. In a few verses, the evangelist strikingly depicts the general excitement which the presence of the Prophet of Nazareth awakened amidst the thronging and busy population. I. THE PRESENCE OF THE DIVINE PHYSICIAN AMONG THE PEOPLE . Jesus sometimes retired to desert solitudes; but, for the most part, he chose to live among the people, and to be accessible to all classes... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 6:53-56

Secondary benefits of the gospel. I. THESE ARE GENERALLY FIRST RECOMMENDATION . II. THE END THEY ARE MEANT TO SERVE . 1 . To draw men to Christ. 2 . To demonstrate that the gospel—the Christ—blesses the whole man and the whole life. III. THEIR SNARE AND DANGER .—M. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 6:53-56

Commotion in Gennesaret. I. A STIR AMONG THE , SICK AND THEIR FRIENDS . We read of "fashionable events" and "arrivals in the fashionable world." This was not such. The quality of a movement teaches much as to its origin. The poor and sick know their friends, and their thronging is a testimonial to worth. II. THE PROGRESS OF HEALING AND PITY . Contrast with the progress of the conqueror or the cold pomp of royalty. Wherever Christ goes, and men come into... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 6:54-56

Straightaway the people knew him . Some, no doubt, had known him before, he was now the general object of interest and attraction wherever he went. They began to carry about on their beds ( ἐπὶ τοῖς κραββάτοις ) those that were sick, where they heard he was . The original is very expressive ( ὅπου ἤκουον ὅτι ἐκεῖ ἐστι where they heard , He is there. But the best authorities omit ἐκεῖ . Villages, or cities, or fields (Greek, ἀγρούς ); literally, ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 6:45-56

See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 14:22-36.Mark 6:52They considered not the miracle of the loaves - They did not remember or call to mind the “power” which Jesus had shown in feeding the five thousand by a miracle, and that, having done that, he had power also to save them from the storm.Their heart was hardened - Their “mind” was dull to perceive it. This does not mean that they were “opposed” to Jesus, or that they had what we denominate “hardness of heart,” but simply that... read more

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

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Mark 6:53-56

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 6:56

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 6:56

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 6:45-56

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 6:53-56

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 6:53-56

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 6:53-56

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 6:54-56

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 6:45-56

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