Mark 6:36

“Send them away, etc..] Leave off preaching, dismiss the assembly; (see <401415>Matthew 14:15); that they may go into the country round about; or “into the fields”; that is, to the odd houses; which were here and there in the fields; (see Gill on “<410514>Mark 5:14”); and into the villages; the little country towns that were near at hand: and buy themselves bread, for they have nothing to eat; they brought no provisions with them, and there were none to be had in that desert place; and it was high time they had some refreshment; for the usual time of dining was past, the first evening was come, the day was on the decline, and was far spent.”

“See this narrative explained in the notes at Matthew 14:13-21. Mark 6:32 By ship - By a boat or a small vessel. Privately - Without making their plan known. They intended to go privately. It appears, however, that their intention became known, and multitudes followed them. Mark 6:33 Afoot thither - On foot to the place where they saw them going. Out of all cities - All cities or large towns in the neighborhood. Mark 6:34 Much people ...as sheep ... - They had no one to teach them and guide them. The priests and scribes were proud and corrupt; they despised the common people and neglected them. Mark 6:35 The time is far passed - The day is almost gone. It is drawing near night. Mark 6:37 Two…”

“Mar 3:21, Mar 5:31; Mat 15:23, Mat 16:22 Mark 6:37”