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Mark 6:40

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Berean Standard Bible

So they sat down in groups of hundreds and fifties.

American Standard Version (1901)

And they sat down in ranks, by hundreds, and by fifties.

Bible in Basic English

And they were placed in groups, by hundreds and by fifties.

Free Bible Version

They sat in groups of hundreds and fifties.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then they sate downe by rowes, by hundreds, and by fifties.

King James (Authorized) Version

And they sat down in ranks, by hundreds, and by fifties.

One Unity Resource Bible

They sat down in ranks, by hundreds and by fifties.

Translation for Translators

So the people sat in groups. There were 50 people in some groups and 100 people in other groups.

Unlocked Literal Bible

They sat down in groups of hundreds and fifties.

Noah Webster Bible

And they sat down in ranks, by hundreds, and by fifties.

World English Bible

They sat down in ranks, by hundreds and by fifties.

Young's Literal Translation

and they sat down in squares, by hundreds, and by fifties.

Context

The Feeding of the Five Thousand

³⁹Then Jesus directed them to have the people sit in groups on the green grass.⁴⁰So they sat down in groups of hundreds and fifties.

Sermons

Give Ye Them to Eat

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Summary

In this verse, Jesus performs a miraculous feeding of the five thousand, demonstrating His power and compassion. The act of multiplying the loaves and fishes showcases Jesus as the provider and sustainer of His people, fulfilling their physical needs. This miracle also points to Jesus as the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecies regarding the Messiah who would perform such signs. The abundance of food left over after everyone had eaten highlights the generosity and abundance of God's provision through Christ. Overall, this verse showcases Jesus' divine nature and care for His followers.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

By hundreds, and by fifties - "That is," says Mr. Wesley, "fifty in a rank, and a hundred in file. So, a hundred multiplied by fifty, made just five thousand." But if they sat fifty deep, how could the disciples conveniently serve them with the bread and fish?

Mark 6:40

The Feeding of the Five Thousand

³⁹Then Jesus directed them to have the people sit in groups on the green grass.⁴⁰So they sat down in groups of hundreds and fifties.

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

So they sat down in groups of hundreds and fifties.

American Standard Version (1901)

And they sat down in ranks, by hundreds, and by fifties.

Bible in Basic English

And they were placed in groups, by hundreds and by fifties.

Free Bible Version

They sat in groups of hundreds and fifties.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then they sate downe by rowes, by hundreds, and by fifties.

King James (Authorized) Version

And they sat down in ranks, by hundreds, and by fifties.

One Unity Resource Bible

They sat down in ranks, by hundreds and by fifties.

Translation for Translators

So the people sat in groups. There were 50 people in some groups and 100 people in other groups.

Unlocked Literal Bible

They sat down in groups of hundreds and fifties.

Noah Webster Bible

And they sat down in ranks, by hundreds, and by fifties.

World English Bible

They sat down in ranks, by hundreds and by fifties.

Young's Literal Translation

and they sat down in squares, by hundreds, and by fifties.