Mark 6:39
He commanded them that everyone should sit down in groups on the green grass.
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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 ranks, by hundreds and by fifties.
Cross References
1 Kings 10:5the food of his table, the sitting of his servants, the attendance of his officials, their clothing, his cup bearers, and his ascent by which he went up to the LORD’s house, there was no more spirit in her.
Matthew 15:35He commanded the multitude to sit down on the ground;
1 Corinthians 14:40Let all things be done decently 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 →