Mark 6:40
And they sat down in ranks, by hundreds, and by fifties.
Cross-references
Mark 8:6
Parallel
In Mark 8:6, Jesus again commands the crowd to sit down for the feeding of the four thousand, mirroring this action.
Matthew 15:35
Parallel
Matthew 15:35 records a similar command to sit during the feeding of the four thousand, a separate but parallel miracle.
Luke 9:14
Parallel
Luke 9:14 records Jesus commanding groups of fifty, while Mark mentions both hundreds and fifties, showing a slight variation in grouping.
Luke 9:15
Parallel
Luke 9:15 states the disciples did as commanded and made all sit down, completing the narrative of obedience.