Mark 8:6

6 He ordered the crowd to sit down on the ground. He took the seven loaves and gave thanks to God. Then he broke the bread and gave it to his disciples to serve to the people.

Mark 8:6 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 8:6

And he commanded the people to sit down on the ground
(See Gill on Matthew 15:35);

and he took the seven loaves, and gave thanks, and brake them;
(See Gill on Matthew 15:36);

and gave to his disciples to set before [them],
the multitude,

and they did set [them] before the people;
in which they were obedient to their Lord's commands, though they were so forgetful, unbelieving, and stupid.

Mark 8:6 In-Context

4 His disciples asked him, "Where could anyone get enough bread to feed these people in this place where no one lives?"

5 Jesus asked them, "How many loaves of bread do you have?" They answered, "Seven."

6 He ordered the crowd to sit down on the ground. He took the seven loaves and gave thanks to God. Then he broke the bread and gave it to his disciples to serve to the people.

7 They also had a few small fish. He blessed them and said that the fish should also be served to the people.

8 The people ate as much as they wanted. The disciples picked up the leftover pieces and filled seven large baskets.