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John 6:5

John 6:5
When Jesus then lifted up his eyes, and saw a great company come unto him, he saith unto Philip, Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat?

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

When Jesus then lift up his eyes,.... Being before engaged in close conversation with his disciples, and looking wistly and intently on them, whilst he was discoursing with them:

and saw a great…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Saw a great company - See this miracle explained at large on Mat 14:13 (note), etc.; Mar 6:31 (note), etc.; Luk 9:10 (note), etc. In speaking of the passovers, and various other matters, it does not…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

John 6:1-14

We have here an account of Christ's feeding five thousand men with five loaves and two fishes, which miracle is in this respect remarkable, that it is the only passage of the actions of Christ's life…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

When Jesus then, &c. Better, Jesus therefore having lifted up His eyes and seen that a great multitude cometh.

he saith unto Philip Why Philip? Because he was nearest to Him; or because his forward…

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