Mark 6:35

35 When his disciples thought this had gone on long enough - it was now quite late in the day - they interrupted: "We are a long way out in the country, and it's very late.

Mark 6:35 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 6:35

And when the day was now far spent
Or "much time was gone", in teaching the people, and healing the sick:

his disciples came unto him;
nearer to him, as he was preaching, or healing the sick;

and said, this is a desert place, and now the time is far passed;
(See Gill on Matthew 14:15).

Mark 6:35 In-Context

33 Someone saw them going and the word got around. From the surrounding towns people went out on foot, running, and got there ahead of them.

34 When Jesus arrived, he saw this huge crowd. At the sight of them, his heart broke - like sheep with no shepherd they were. He went right to work teaching them.

35 When his disciples thought this had gone on long enough - it was now quite late in the day - they interrupted: "We are a long way out in the country, and it's very late.

36 Pronounce a benediction and send these folks off so they can get some supper."

37 Jesus said, "You do it. Fix supper for them." They replied, "Are you serious? You want us to go spend a fortune on food for their supper?"