John 6:2

2 And a great number of people went after him because they saw the signs which he did on those who were ill.

John 6:2 Meaning and Commentary

John 6:2

And a great multitude followed him
From several cities and towns in Galilee, where he had been preaching and working miracles:

because they saw his miracles which he did on them that were
diseased;
so that it was not for the sake of his doctrine, or for the good of their souls, they followed him; but either to gratify their curiosity in seeing his miracles, or to be healed in their bodies, as others had been.

John 6:2 In-Context

1 After these things Jesus went away to the other side of the sea of Galilee--that is, the sea of Tiberias.

2 And a great number of people went after him because they saw the signs which he did on those who were ill.

3 Then Jesus went up the mountain and was seated there with his disciples.

4 Now the Passover, a feast of the Jews, was near.

5 Lifting up his eyes, Jesus saw a great number of people coming to where he was, and he said to Philip, Where may we get bread for all these people?