Commentaries:Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
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Mark 8:2
I have compassion on the multitude—an expression of that deep emotion in the Redeemer's heart which always preceded some remarkable interposition for relief. (See Matthew 14:14; Matthew 20:34; Mark 1:41; Luke 7:13; also Matthew 9:36, before the mission of the Twelve; compare Judges 2:18; Judges 10:16).
because they have now been with me—in constant attendance.
three days, and have nothing to eat:
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