This is apparently the same history which we have met with in all the former three evangelists. Matthew 14:15-21 Mark 6:35-44 Luke 9:10-17. See the differing circumstances considered in our annotations on those Chapter s. The other evangelists observe, that Christ had first been preaching to them, until it was near night; and then bring in the disciples first moving him (because they had eaten nothing) to send them away to provide themselves food. This evangelist begins with some words Christ should speak to Philip.
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John 6:5
5 When Jesus then lifted up his eyes, and saw a great company come unto him, he saith unto Philip,Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat?