Mark 8:6

6 And he commanded the people to sit down on the ground. And taking the seven loaves, giving thanks, he broke and gave to his disciples for to set before them. And they set them before 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 And his disciples answered him: From whence can any one fill them here with bread in the wilderness?

5 And he asked them: How many loaves have ye? Who said: Seven.

6 And he commanded the people to sit down on the ground. And taking the seven loaves, giving thanks, he broke and gave to his disciples for to set before them. And they set them before the people.

7 And they had a few little fishes: and he blessed them and commanded them to be set before them.

8 And they did eat and were filled: and they took up that which was left of the fragments, seven baskets.