* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.
As the day neared its end, the Twelve came to Jesus and said, “Dismiss the crowd so they can go to the surrounding villages and countryside for lodging and provisions. For we are in a desolate place here.”
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
The day began to wear away; and the twelve came, and said to him, “Send the multitude away, that they may go into the surrounding villages and farms, and lodge, and get food, for we are here in a deserted place.”
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G1161} when the day{G2250} began{G756}{(G5662)} to wear away{G2827}{(G5721)}, then{G1161} came{G4334}{(G5631)} the twelve{G1427}, and said{G2036}{(G5632)} unto him{G846}, Send{G630} the multitude{G3793} away{G630}{(G5657)}, that{G2443} they may go{G565}{(G5631)} into{G1519} the towns{G2968} and{G2532} country{G68} round about{G2945}, and lodge{G2647}{(G5661)}, and{G2532} get{G2147}{(G5627)} victuals{G1979}: for{G3754} we are{G2070}{(G5748)} here{G5602} in{G1722} a desert{G2048} place{G5117}.
Strong's King James
(12) Now the day began to decline and the 12 came saying to Him, "Release the crowd to go into the encircling villages and fields to lie down and get provisions because here we are in a wilderness place!"
The F.O.G*
[12] As evening approached, the twelve came to Jesus with practical concerns: "Send the crowds away so they can find food and lodging in nearby villages. We're in a remote place with no resources."
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And the day began to decline, and the twelve having come near, said to him, ‘Let away the multitude, that having gone to the villages and the fields round about, they may lodge and may find provision, because here we are in a desert place.’
Young's Literal Translation
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