John 6:5

"Now the Passover, the feast of the Jews, was at hand."

Key Reflection

This statement sets the stage for Jesus' miraculous feeding of the five thousand, highlighting that the Passover was imminent. The Passover symbolized liberation and redemption, foreshadowing how Jesus would offer a new form of spiritual liberation through his own sacrifice.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

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