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Mark 8:6

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What does Mark 8:6 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And he commandeth the multitude to sit down on the ground: and he took the seven loaves, and having given thanks, he brake, and gave to his disciples, to set before them; and they set them before the multitude.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And he commandeth the multitude to sit down on the ground: and he took the seven loaves, and having given thanks, he brake, and gave to his disciples, to set before them; and they set them before the multitude.
Mark 8:6 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 8

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
3and if I send them away fasting to their home, they will faint on the way; and some of them are come from far.
4And his disciples answered him, Whence shall one be able to fill these men with bread here in a desert place?
5And he asked them, How many loaves have ye? And they said, Seven.
6And he commandeth the multitude to sit down on the ground: and he took the seven loaves, and having given thanks, he brake, and gave to his disciples, to set before them; and they set them before the multitude.
7And they had a few small fishes: and having blessed them, he commanded to set these also before them.
8And they ate, and were filled: and they took up, of broken pieces that remained over, seven baskets.
9And they were about four thousand: and he sent them 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 he commanded the people to sit down on the ground, etc..] (See Gill on “<401535>Matthew 15:35”); and he took the seven loaves, and gave thanks, and brake them; (see Gill on “<401536>Matthew 15:36”); and gave to his disciples to set before [them], the multitude, and they did set [them] before the people; in which they were obedient to their Lord's commands, though they were so forgetful, unbelieving, and stupid.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 15:32-39. Mark 8:1 In those days - While in the wilderness, where he had cured the deaf-mute man. Having nothing to eat - Having come unprovided, or having consumed what they had brought. Mark 8:2 I have compassions - I pity their condition. I am disposed to relieve them. Mark 8:9 Four thousand - Four thousand “men,” besides women and children. See Matthew 15:38. See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 15:32-39. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“8:6-7 took, thanked God, distributed: These terms foreshadow the Last Supper (cp. 14:22-25).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“to sit: Mar 6:39, Mar 6:40; Mat 14:18, Mat 14:19, Mat 15:35, Mat 15:36; Luk 9:14, Luk 9:15, Luk 12:37; Joh 2:5, Joh 6:10 gave thanks: Mar 6:41-44; Sa1 9:13; Mat 15:36, Mat 26:26; Luk 24:30; Joh 6:11, Joh 6:23; Rom 14:6; Co1 10:30, Co1 10:31; Col 3:17; Ti1 4:3-5 Mark 8:7”
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