Focusing on what aroused Jesus ’ compassion and how He responded, Mark wrote: “He saw a great crowd, but he was moved with pity for them, because they were as sheep without a shepherd.
(‏ متى ١٤ :‏ ١٤ ؛‏ مرقس ٦ :‏ ٤٤‏ )‏ كتب مرقس ،‏ مركِّزا على ما اثار رأفة يسوع وعلى ردّ فعله :‏ « رأى جمعا كثيرا ،‏ فأشفق عليهم ،‏ لأنهم كانوا كخراف لا راعي لها .‏