Mark 6:39
He commanded all the people to sit down in groups upon the green grass.
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
And he commanded them to make all sit down by companies upon the green grass.
In Context
40They sat down in groups of hundreds and fifties.
Cross References
1 Kings 10:5the food on his table, the seating of his servants, the work of his servants and their clothing, also his cupbearers, and the manner in which he offered burnt offerings in the house of Yahweh, there was no more breath in her.
Matthew 15:35Then Jesus commanded the crowd to sit down on the ground.
1 Corinthians 14:40But let all things be done properly and in order.
Matthew Henry on Mark 6:31-45
The Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes. 30 And the apostles gathered themselves together unto Jesus, and told him all things, both what they had done, and what they had taught. 31 And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat. 32 And they departed into a desert place by ship privately. 33 And the people saw them departing, and many knew him, and ran afoot thither out of all cities, and outwent… Read the whole commentary →