In this chapter we have, I. The miracle of the loaves, John 6:1–14. II. Christ’s walking upon the water, John 6:15–21. III. The people’s flocking after him to Capernaum, John 6:22–25. IV.

We have here an account of Christ’s feeding five thousand men with five loaves and two fishes, which miracle is in this respect remarkable, that it is the only passage of the actions of Christ’s life that is recorded by all the four evangelists.

Here is, I. Christ’s retirement from the multitude. 1. Observe what induced him to retire; because he perceived that those who acknowledged him to be that prophet that should come into the world would come, and take him by force, to make him a king, John 6:15.

In these verses we have, I. The careful enquiry which the people made after Christ, John 6:23–24. They saw the disciples go to sea; they saw Christ retire to the mountain, probably with an intimation that he desired to be private for some time; but, their hearts being set upon making him a king,…

Whether this conference was with the Capernaites, in whose synagogue Christ now was, or with those who came from the other side of the sea, is not certain nor material; however, it is an instance of Christ’s condescension that he gave them leave to ask him questions, and did not resent the…

We have here an account of the effects of Christ’s discourse. Some were offended and others edified by it; some driven from him and others brought nearer to him. I.