And they sat down in groups, in places by hundreds, and in places also by fifties.
This arrangement for sitting shows that the people appeared not as a chaotic crowd, but as an orderly assembly. This created a peaceful and organized atmosphere. Although God’s works are mighty, they are done with order, not with confusion. This order also shows that the people were preparing to receive what the Lord was about to do. This episode also reminds us that in the life of the Church, God’s blessings are received best within peaceful order and an obedient structure.