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Sections for John 6
Joh 6:1-13 Five Thousand Miraculously Fed.
Joh 6:14-21 Jesus Walks on the Sea.
Joh 6:22-71 Jesus Followed by the Multitudes to Capernaum, Discourses
Joh 6:51 It is interesting to note how closely these introductory
Joh 6:1-13 Five Thousand Miraculously Fed.

Five Thousand Miraculously Fed.

The location of this event is noted in connection with Mark 6:31-44 (see on that passage).

3. A mountainous area, likely situated along the eastern shore of the lake.

4. The Passover was approaching, but Jesus avoided it at this time due to his decision to remain in Galilee (see Joh 7:1).