Mark 8:4-9 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Bible Comments

The miracle:

Mark 8:4-9

4 And his disciples answered him, From whence can a man satisfy these men with bread here in the wilderness?

5 And he asked them,How many loaves have ye? And they said, Seven.

6 And he commanded the people to sit down on the ground: and he took the seven loaves, and gave thanks, and brake, and gave to his disciples to set before them; and they did set them before the people.

7 And they had a few small fishes: and he blessed, and commanded to set them also before them.

8 So they did eat, and were filled: and they took up of the broken meat that was left seven baskets.

9 And they that had eaten were about four thousand: and he sent them away.