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Mark 6:42

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 6:42 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And they all ate, and were filled.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And they all ate, and were filled.
Mark 6:42 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 6

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
39And he commanded them that all should sit down by companies upon the green grass.
40And they sat down in ranks, by hundreds, and by fifties.
41And he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, and brake the loaves; and he gave to the disciples to set before them; and the two fishes divided he among them all.
42And they all ate, and were filled.
43And they took up broken pieces, twelve basketfuls, and also of the fishes.
44And they that ate the loaves were five thousand men.
45And straightway he constrained his disciples to enter into the boat, and to go before [him] unto the other side to Bethsaida, while he himself sendeth the multitude away.
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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 they did all eat, and were filled.] (See Gill on “<401420>Matthew 14:20”).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“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…”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“6:42-44 This miracle makes Elisha’s great miracle of feeding 100 people with twenty loaves (2 Kgs 4:42-44) seem trivial by comparison. Readers of the Gospel must ask themselves, “Who is this man who does such things?” (Mark 4:41). He is the Messiah, the Son of God (1:1).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Mar 8:8, Mar 8:9; Deu 8:3; Kg2 4:42-44; Psa 145:15, Psa 145:16; Mat 14:20, Mat 14:21, Mat 15:37, Mat 15:38; Luk 9:17; Joh 6:12 Mark 6:43”
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