John 6:5

He saith unto Philip,— Our Lord addresses himself to Philip particularly, because, he was a native of Bethsaida, and best acquainted with that country. See Ch. John 1:44 and on Luke 9:10.

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Arno Geneva Study Bible

(1) 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?...
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Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

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Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

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Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

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The Complete Pulpit Commentary

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The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

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?
The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Jesus tests the faith of the disciples:
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Jesus saith to Philip — Perhaps he had the care of providing victuals for the family of the apostles.

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?

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Wesley's Explanatory Notes

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