John 6:15 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone. ”

John 6:15 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

When Jesus perceived ... - They were satisfied by the miracle that he was the Messiah. They supposed that the Messiah was to be a temporal prince. They saw that Jesus was retiring, unambitious, a...
John 6:15 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

(2) When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone. (2) Not only is Christ not delighted by a preposte...
John 6:15 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

After the Miracle: the Walking on the Sea. Though the details are obscure, Jn. gives the key to the situation by recording the dangerous enthusiasm of the crowds, as later on he shows the dangers w...
John 6:15 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

perceived . See note on John 1:10 . App-132. would come . were about to come. to . in order that (Greek. hina) they might. departed . withdrew. Greek. anachoreo. Only here in John.
John 6:15 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

15. To make him a king. When those men intended to give to Christ the title and honor of king, there was some ground for what they did. But they erred egregiously in taking upon themselves t...
John 6:15 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone. Take him by force, to make him a king - The Jews had of...
John 6:15 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

When Jesus therefore perceived— The people thus fed by miracle were unspeakablyastonished; for indeed it was wonderful to see the food extending itself among their hands. In the height of their tra...
John 6:15 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

After these things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is the sea of Tiberias. For the exposition, see the notes at Mark 6:30-56 . But the reader will do well to mark here again the imp...
John 6:15 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Bread of Life John 6:1 to John 7:1 . Feeding the five thousand. Walking upon the sea. Discourse upon the bread of life. Defection of many disciples. The Apostles stand firm. Returning from...
John 6:15 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

When Jesus therefore perceived.... — St. John has told us of the effect of the sign on the multitude. He knows also the reason of Christ’s retirement, while St. Matthew and St. Mark only state the...
John 6:15 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 14 JESUS THE BREAD OF LIFE. John 6:1-59 . In this chapter John follows the same method as in the last. He first relates the sign, and then gives our Lord's interpretation of it. As to t...
John 6:15 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Jesus Brings Peace to Troubled Hearts John 6:15-21 The most conclusive proof that our Lord was no weak fanatic or enthusiast is afforded by the calm temper which refused the eager impulse of th...
John 6:15 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The whole chapter really records things resulting from the conflict recorded in the previous one. Having crossed the sea, Jesus first fed the multitude, and they, enamored of His ability, attempted t...
John 6:15 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone. (16) And when even was now come, his disciples went dow...
John 6:15 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

THE KING AND THE KINGDOM ‘Jesus therefore perceiving that they were about to come and take Him by force, to make Him king, withdrew again into the mountain Himself alone.’ John 6:15 (R.V.) I...
John 6:15 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

When Jesus therefore perceived ,.... As being the omniscient God, who knew their hearts, and the secret thoughts and purposes of them; or, as man, understood by their words and gestures: that they...
John 6:15 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone. Ver. 15. Take him by force ] Superstition will need...
John 6:15 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

When Jesus perceived Through the knowledge which he had of their thoughts and intentions; that they would come and take him by force That they had formed a purpose of doing so; to make him a kin...
John 6:15 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

FEEDING THE FIVE THOUSAND (vs.1-13) The setting here is no longer Jerusalem, but Galilee, and the contrast to the beginning of chapter 5 is striking. For here grace shines out beautifully, availa...
John 6:15 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Christ Walks on the Water. 15 When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he dep...
John 6:15 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

OLBGrk; This motion of Christ into a mountain alone, after he had sent away the multitude, (thus miraculously fed), and after that his disciples had taken ship again, is mentioned by two other of th...
John 6:15 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

The Feeding of the Five Thousand ( John 6:1-15 ). Up to the end of chapter 4 information given in John's Gospel apparently precedes the Galilean ministry of Jesus. However, from that point on the...
John 6:15 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

EXPLANATORY AND CRITICAL NOTES The miracle of the feeding of the five thousand is recorded by all the Evangelists (see Matthew 14:13-21 ; Mark 6:30-44 ; Luke 9:10-17 ). It is an entirely differ...
John 6:15 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

John 6:1-2 . After these things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is the sea of Tiberias. And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which he did on them that were di...
John 6:15 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

John 6:2 . A great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles. But being dull of apprehension, they seemed to have no idea that the Lord could feed the hungry, as well as heal the sick....
John 6:15 - The Biblical Illustrator

After these things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee The reason for this journey I. AS REGARDS HIMSELF. 1. To avoid the fury of Herod who had just slain the Baptist. 2. That the anger of...
John 6:15 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION John 6:1-43 2. Christ declares himself to be the Sustainer and Protector of the life of which he is the Source . John 6:1-43 (1) The supply of human wants illustrat...
John 6:15 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take Him by force to make Him a king, He departed again into a mountain, Himself alone.
John 6:15 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Hebrews 4:13 ; John 12:12 ; John 12:13 ; John 18:36 ; John 2:24 ; John 2:25 ; John 5:41 ; John 7:3 ; John 7:4 ; Luke 19:38 ; Mark 11:9 ; Mark 6:46 ; Matthew 14:22
John 6:15 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

He retired to the mountain alone — Having ordered his disciples to cross over the lake.

John 6:15 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

John 6:15 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

John 6:15 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

John 6:15 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

John 6:15 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

John 6:15 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

John 6:15 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

John 6:15 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

John 6:15 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

John 6:15 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

John 6:15 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

John 6:15 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

John 6:15 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

John 6:15 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

John 6:15 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

John 6:15 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

John 6:15 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

John 6:15 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

John 6:15 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

John 6:15 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

John 6:15 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

John 6:15 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

John 6:15 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

John 6:15 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

John 6:15 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

John 6:15 - The Biblical Illustrator

John 6:15 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

John 6:15 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

John 6:15 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

John 6:15 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes