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John 6:10 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for John 6:10 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 6 verse 10 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And Jesus said, Make the men sit down. Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, in number about five thousand.”
John 6:10 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 6:10
'And Jesus said, Make the men sit down. Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, in number about five thousand.' Jesus takes charge, organizing the crowd. Sitting down indicates expectation—they're preparing to receive. The detail 'much grass' places this in spring (Passover time) and confirms John's eyewitness memory. Five thousand men, plus women and children, could mean 15,000-20,000 total. The scale emphasizes the miracle's magnitude.
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Cross-References for John 6:10
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“Make them sit down in groups of about fifty each.”
“Bring them here to me.”
“And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the ground.”
“And he commanded them to make all sit down by companies upon the green grass.”
“and he took the seven loaves. Having given thanks”