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John 6:2

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does John 6:2 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And a great multitude followed him, because they beheld the signs which he did on them that were sick.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And a great multitude followed him, because they beheld the signs which he did on them that were sick.
John 6:2 — American Standard Version

Context — John 6

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
1After these things Jesus went away to the other side of the sea of Galilee, which is [the sea] of Tiberias.
2And a great multitude followed him, because they beheld the signs which he did on them that were sick.
3And Jesus went up into the mountain, and there he sat with his disciples.
4Now the passover, the feast of the Jews, was at hand.
5Jesus therefore lifting up his eyes, and seeing that a great multitude cometh unto him, saith unto Philip, Whence are we to buy bread, that these may eat?
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And a great multitude followed him, etc.] From several cities and towns in Galilee, where he had been preaching and working miracles: because they saw his miracles which he did on them that were diseased; so that it was not for the sake of his doctrine, or for the good of their souls, they followed him; but either to gratify their curiosity in seeing his miracles, or to be healed in their bodies, as others had been.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Because they saw his miracles ... - They saw that he had the power to supply their wants, and they therefore followed him. See John 6:26. Compare also Matthew 14:14. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Mat 4:24, Mat 4:25, Mat 8:1, Mat 12:15, Mat 13:2, Mat 14:14, Mat 15:30, Mat 15:31; Mar 6:33 John 6:3”
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