Mark 6:37-44

Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand

37 But he answered them, q "You give them something to eat." And r they said to him, s "Shall we go and buy two hundred denarii 1 worth of bread and give it to them to eat?" 38 And he said to them, "How many loaves do you have? Go and see." And when they had found out, they said, t "Five, and two fish." 39 Then he commanded them all to sit down in groups on the green grass. 40 So they sat down in groups, by hundreds and by fifties. 41 And taking the five loaves and the two fish he u looked up to heaven and v said a blessing and broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples to set before the people. And he divided the two fish among them all. 42 And they all ate and were satisfied. 43 And they took up twelve baskets full of broken pieces and of the fish. 44 And those who ate the loaves were five thousand men.

  1. Cross References
    2 Kings 4:42 - 44
    A man came from Baal-shalishah, bringing the man of God bread of the firstfruits, twenty loaves of barley and fresh ears of grain in his sack. And Elisha said, "Give to the men, that they may eat.
  2. Cross References
    John 6:7
    Philip answered him, "Two hundred denarii would not buy enough bread for each of them to get a little.
  3. Cross References
    Numbers 11:13
    Where am I to get meat to give to all this people? For they weep before me and say, 'Give us meat, that we may eat.
    Numbers 11:21 - 22
    But Moses said, "The people among whom I am number six hundred thousand on foot, and you have said, 'I will give them meat, that they may eat a whole month!
  4. Cross References
    Mark 8:19
    When I broke the five loaves for the five thousand, how many baskets full of broken pieces did you take up?" They said to him, "Twelve.
  5. Cross References
    Mark 7:34
    And looking up to heaven, he sighed and said to him, "Ephphatha," that is, "Be opened.
    John 11:41
    So they took away the stone. And Jesus lifted up his eyes and said, "Father, I thank you that you have heard me.
    John 17:1
    When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, "Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you.
  6. Cross References
    Mark 8:7
    And they had a few small fish. And having bless...
    Mark 14:22
    And as they were eating, he took bread, and aft...
    1 Samuel 9:13
    As soon as you enter the city you will find him...
    Matthew 26:26
    Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and ...
    Luke 24:30
    When he was at table with them, he took the bre...
    1 Corinthians 14:16
    Otherwise, if you give thanks with your spirit,...
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