81 In those days the multitude being very great, and not having what they may eat, Jesus having called near his disciples, saith to them, 2 'I have compassion upon the multitude, because now three days they do continue with me, and they have not what they may eat; 3 and if I shall let them away fasting to their home, they will faint in the way, for certain of them are come from far.' 4 And his disciples answered him, 'Whence shall any one be able these here to feed with bread in a wilderness?' 5 And he was questioning them, 'How many loaves have ye?' and they said, 'Seven.' 6 And he commanded the multitude to sit down upon the ground, and having taken the seven loaves, having given thanks, he brake, and was giving to his disciples that they may set before 'them'; and they did set before the multitude. 7 And they had a few small fishes, and having blessed, he said to set them also before 'them'; 8 and they did eat and were filled, and they took up that which was over of broken pieces—seven baskets; 9 and those eating were about four thousand. And he let them away,
10 and immediately having entered into the boat with his disciples, he came to the parts of Dalmanutha,
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Mark 8:1-10
Commentary on Mark 8:1-10
(Read Mark 8:1-10)
Our Lord Jesus encouraged the meanest to come to him for life and grace. Christ knows and considers our frames. The bounty of Christ is always ready; to show that, he repeated this miracle. His favours are renewed, as our wants and necessities are. And those need not fear want, who have Christ to live upon by faith, and do so with thanksgiving.