Mark 6:34

Mark 6:34. And he came forth. Either disembarked from the boat, or, more probably, came out from His retirement. Upon landing they went up some hill or cliff and from that point saw the great crowd. (John 6:3; John 6:5). It is not certain that the needed rest was obtained.

Had compassion, etc. Comp. Matthew 9:36, which tells of the same feelings on an earlier, but similar occasion.

He began to teach them many things. This shows what He deemed their greatest need to be, although at the same time ‘He healed their sick' (Matthew); comp. Luke 9:11. ‘Began ‘may mean, either that He began at once, or that He only began, the day being already far spent. The former is more probable.