In those days, when again a great crowd had gathered, and they had nothing to eat, he called his disciples to him and said to them,
We had the story of a miracle very like this before, in this gospel (Mar 6:35), and of this same miracle (Mat 15:32), and here is little or no addition or alternation as to the circumstances. Yet observe, 1. That our Lord Jesus was greatly followed; The multitude was very great (Mar 8:1); notwithstanding the wicked arts of the scribes and Pharisees to blemish him...
Commenting on Mark 8:1-9
MARK CHAPTER 8 Verses 1-9. See this passage explained in . Verse 1. In those days. While in the wilderness, where he had cured the deaf and dumb man. Having nothing to eat. Having come unprovided, or having consumed what they had brought. (m) "In those days"
This chapter begins with the relation of a famous miracle wrought by our Saviour; namely, his feeding of four thousand persons with seven loaves, and a few fishes. And here we have observable, first, the tender care which Christ took of the bodies of men, to provide all necessaries for their support and comfort; he giveth us richly all things to enjoy.