John 6:5

When Jesus then lifted up his eyes, and saw a great company come unto him, he saith unto Philip, Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat?

Cross-reference

John 14:8 Parallel

John 14:8 shows Philip requesting to see the Father, highlighting his role as a questioning disciple.

John 12:21 Historical context

John 12:21 reveals Philip is from Bethsaida, adding background to the disciple Jesus tests.

John 4:35 Allusion

John 4:35 uses 'lift up your eyes' for a spiritual harvest — the same phrase as Jesus sees the approaching crowd.

Matthew 14:14 adds Jesus' compassion and healing of the sick when he saw the crowd — parallel detail.

Matthew 14:15 has the disciples urging Jesus to send the crowd away — a parallel response to the situation.

In Matthew 15:33, the disciples similarly ask where to get bread in a desolate place, mirroring the same dilemma before a different feeding miracle.

Mark 6:34 Parallel

Mark 6:34 notes Jesus' compassion and teaching of the crowd — additional detail to the scene.

Mark 6:35 Parallel

Mark 6:35 records the disciples saying it is late and a desolate place — parallel to the feeding narrative.

In Mark 8:2-4, the disciples question how to feed the crowd in the wilderness, parallel to the situation Jesus presents here.

Luke 9:12 Parallel

Luke 9:12 has the disciples asking to send the crowd for provisions — same event as the feeding.

Luke 9:13 Parallel

In Luke 9:13, the disciples report having only five loaves and two fish, the exact resources available in this account.

In Matthew 14:17, the disciples state they have only five loaves and two fish, identical to the situation in John.

2 Kings 4:2 Typology

In 2 Kings 4:2, the widow has only a small jar of oil, an OT type of meager supply divinely multiplied.

Luke 6:14 Historical context

Luke 6:14 names Philip among the twelve apostles, identifying the disciple Jesus addresses here.

Acts 1:13 Historical context

Acts 1:13 lists Philip among the apostles after the resurrection, confirming his ongoing role.