2. The Multiplication of the Loaves: Luke 9:10-17.

This narrative is the only one in the entire Galilean ministry which is common to the four evangelists (Matthew 14:13 et seq.; Mark 6:30 et seq.; John 6). It forms, therefore, an important mark of connection between the synoptical narrative and John's. This miracle is placed, in all four Gospels alike, at the apogee of the Galilean ministry. Immediately after it, in the Syn., Jesus begins to disclose to His apostles the mystery of His approaching sufferings (Luke 9:18-27; Matthew 16:13-28; Mark 8:27-38); in John this miracle leads to an important crisis in the work of Jesus in Galilee, and the discourse which follows alludes to the approaching violent death of the Lord (John 6:53-56).

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