Mat 14:13-21, Mar 6:32-44, Luk 9:10 | Family

Matthew 14:13-21

Evening; the Jews reckoned two evenings, one of which commenced about three o'clock in the afternoon, and is the one here referred to; the other commenced about six o'clock, and is referred to in verse Mt 14:23. Blessed; he praised the Lord for that provision, and asked him to bless them in the reception of it. Those who labor to save the souls of men should, as they have opportunity and ability, supply the wants of their bodies; and while they help men to the bread which perishes, it may prepare them to receive that which endureth unto everlasting life. Did all eat--were filled; besides the immediate act of mercy in feeding a vast multitude in the wilderness, this miracle was intended to have a deep symbolic meaning. By it Christ exhibited himself as "the bread of life." See the use which the Lord himself makes of it. Joh 6:27-58.

Mark 6:32-44

As sheep not having a shepherd; destitute of teachers who cared for their souls and were able to teach them the truth. 34-44. Five thousand fed, near the shore of the sea of Galilee. Mt 14:15-21.

Luke 9:10

Went aside privately; he went by ship. Mt 14:13; Mr 6:32; Joh 6:1 Bethsaida; there were two places of this name. That best known was on the western side of the sea of Galilee. The other was on the northern side of the same lake; and to that the present passage refers.