But when he saw the multitudes] Mark 6:34.
moved with compassion] On their souls, because they wanted instruction.
fainted] Or, were ired and lay down.
as sheep having no shepherd] Numbers 27:17. Scattered abroad, not knowing where to get food, and exposed to many dangers. So are people without a pastour, 1 Kings 22:17. They had teachers, but none that tendered their good.