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John 6:12

When they had eaten enough, He said to His disciples, "Gather up the leftover pieces so that nothing will be lost."

Bible Study Resources

Concordances:

- Nave's Topical Bible - Economics;   Jesus, the Christ;   Thompson Chain Reference - Bible Stories for Children;   Children;   Frugality;   Frugality-Waste;   Home;   Pleasant Sunday Afternoons;   Religion;   Stories for Children;  

Dictionaries:

- Bridgeway Bible Dictionary - John, gospel of;   Miracles;   Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology - Jesus Christ;   Miracle;   Charles Buck Theological Dictionary - Frugality;   Holy Ghost;   Fausset Bible Dictionary - Elisha;   John, the Gospel According to;   Mary, Sister of Lazarus;   Tiberias;   Holman Bible Dictionary - John, the Gospel of;   Sign;   Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible - Gospels;   Jesus Christ;   John, Theology of;   Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament - Barley;   Christ in Art;   Considerateness;   Didache;   Dispersion ;   Feeding the Multitudes;   Fish, Fisher, Fishing;   Fragments ;   Lord's Supper (Ii);   Man (2);   Manna;   Sacrifice (2);   Morrish Bible Dictionary - Barley;   Bethsaida ;   Miracles;   People's Dictionary of the Bible - Chief parables and miracles in the bible;   Jesus christ;   Smith Bible Dictionary - Sabbath;  

Encyclopedias:

- International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - Heavenly;   Jesus Christ (Part 1 of 2);   Jesus Christ (Part 2 of 2);   John, Gospel of;   Lord's Supper (Eucharist);   The Jewish Encyclopedia - New Testament;  

Parallel Translations

Christian Standard Bible®
When they were full, he told his disciples, “Collect the leftovers so that nothing is wasted.”
King James Version (1611)
When they were filled, he said vnto his disciples, Gather vp the fragments that remaine, that nothing be lost.
King James Version
When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost.
English Standard Version
And when they had eaten their fill, he told his disciples, "Gather up the leftover fragments, that nothing may be lost."
New American Standard Bible
And when they had eaten their fill, He said to His disciples, "Gather up the leftover pieces so that nothing will be lost."
New Century Version
When they had all had enough to eat, Jesus said to his followers, "Gather the leftover pieces of fish and bread so that nothing is wasted."
New American Standard Bible (1995)
When they were filled, He said to His disciples, "Gather up the leftover fragments so that nothing will be lost."
Legacy Standard Bible
And when they were filled, He *said to His disciples, "Gather up the leftover pieces so that nothing will be lost."
Berean Standard Bible
And when everyone was full, He said to His disciples, "Gather the pieces that are left over, so that nothing will be wasted."
Contemporary English Version
The people ate all they wanted, and Jesus told his disciples to gather up the leftovers, so that nothing would be wasted.
Complete Jewish Bible
After they had eaten their fill, he told his talmidim, "Gather the leftover pieces, so that nothing gets wasted."
Darby Translation
And when they had been filled, he says to his disciples, Gather together the fragments which are over and above, that nothing may be lost.
Easy-to-Read Version
They all had plenty to eat. When they finished, Jesus said to his followers, "Gather the pieces of fish and bread that were not eaten. Don't waste anything."
Geneva Bible (1587)
And when they were satisfied, he said vnto his disciples, Gather vp the broken meat which remaineth, that nothing be lost.
George Lamsa Translation
When they were filled, he said to his disciples, Gather up the broken pieces which are left over, so that nothing is lost.
Good News Translation
When they were all full, he said to his disciples, "Gather the pieces left over; let us not waste a bit."
Lexham English Bible
And when they were satisfied, he said to his disciples, "Gather the remaining fragments so that nothing is lost."
Literal Translation
And when they were filled, He said to His disciples, Gather up the fragments left over, that not anything be lost.
American Standard Version
And when they were filled, he saith unto his disciples, Gather up the broken pieces which remain over, that nothing be lost.
Bible in Basic English
And when they had had enough, Jesus said to his disciples, Take up the broken bits which are over, so that nothing may be wasted.
Hebrew Names Version
When they were filled, he said to his talmidim, "Gather up the broken pieces which are left over, that nothing be lost."
International Standard Version
When they were completely satisfied, he told his disciples, "Collect the pieces that are left over so that nothing is lost."
Etheridge Translation
And when they were satisfied, he said to his disciples, Gather the fragments that abound, that nothing be lost;
Murdock Translation
And when they were satisfied, he said to his disciples: Gather up the fragments which remain, that nothing be lost.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
When they had eaten enough, he saide vnto his disciples: Gather vp the broke meate that remayneth, that nothyng be lost.
English Revised Version
And when they were filled, he saith unto his disciples, Gather up the broken pieces which remain over, that nothing be lost.
World English Bible
When they were filled, he said to his disciples, "Gather up the broken pieces which are left over, that nothing be lost."
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
When they were filled, he saith to his disciples, Gather up the fragments which remain, that nothing be lost.
Weymouth's New Testament
When all were fully satisfied, He said to His disciples, "Gather up the broken portions that remain over, so that nothing be lost."
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And whanne thei weren fillid, he seide to hise disciplis, Gadir ye the relifs that ben left, that thei perischen not.
Update Bible Version
And when they were filled, he says to his disciples, Gather up the broken pieces which remain over, that nothing be lost.
Webster's Bible Translation
When they were satisfied, he said to his disciples, Gather the fragments that remain, that nothing may be lost.
New English Translation
When they were all satisfied, Jesus said to his disciples, "Gather up the broken pieces that are left over, so that nothing is wasted."
New King James Version
So when they were filled, He said to His disciples, "Gather up the fragments that remain, so that nothing is lost."
New Living Translation
After everyone was full, Jesus told his disciples, "Now gather the leftovers, so that nothing is wasted."
New Life Bible
When they were filled, Jesus said to His followers, "Gather up the pieces that are left. None will be wasted."
New Revised Standard
When they were satisfied, he told his disciples, "Gather up the fragments left over, so that nothing may be lost."
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And, when they were well-filled, he saith unto his disciples - Gather up the broken pieces left over, that nothing be lost.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when they were filled, he said to his disciples: gather up the fragments that remain, lest they be lost.
Revised Standard Version
And when they had eaten their fill, he told his disciples, "Gather up the fragments left over, that nothing may be lost."
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
When they had eate ynough he sayd vnto his disciples: gadder vp the broke meate that remayneth: that nothinge be loost.
Young's Literal Translation
And when they were filled, he saith to his disciples, `Gather together the broken pieces that are over, that nothing may be lost;'
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Whan they were fylled, he sayde vnto his disciples: Gather vp the broken meate that remayneth, that nothinge be lost.
Mace New Testament (1729)
when they were filled, he said to his disciples, gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost.
THE MESSAGE
When the people had eaten their fill, he said to his disciples, "Gather the leftovers so nothing is wasted." They went to work and filled twelve large baskets with leftovers from the five barley loaves.
Simplified Cowboy Version
After everyone had eaten their fill, Jesus told his cowboys, "Gather up the leftovers so that nothing goes to waste."

Contextual Overview

1After this, Jesus went to the other side of the Sea of Galilee (or Sea of Tiberias). 2A large crowd was following Him because they had seen the signs (attesting miracles) which He continually performed on those who were sick. 3And Jesus went up on the mountainside and sat down there with His disciples. 4Now the Passover, the feast of the Jews, was approaching. 5Jesus looked up and saw that a large crowd was coming toward Him, and He said to Philip, "Where will we buy bread for these people to eat?" 6But He said this to test Philip, because He knew what He was about to do. 7Philip answered, "Two hundred denarii (200 days' wages) worth of bread is not enough for each one to receive even a little." 8One of His disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, said to Him, 9"There is a little boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish; but what are these for so many people?" 10Jesus said, "Have the people sit down [to eat]." Now [the ground] there was [covered with] an abundance of grass, so the men sat down, about 5,000 in number.

Bible Verse Review
  from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge

they: Nehemiah 9:25, Matthew 14:20, Matthew 14:21, Matthew 15:37, Matthew 15:38, Mark 6:42-44, Mark 8:8, Mark 8:9, Luke 1:53, Luke 9:17

that nothing: Nehemiah 8:10, Proverbs 18:9, Luke 15:13, Luke 16:1

Reciprocal: Ruth 2:18 - she had reserved 2 Kings 4:6 - And the oil Psalms 112:5 - he will Luke 16:21 - crumbs John 6:23 - where

Cross-References

Genesis 6:1
Now it happened, when men began to multiply on the face of the land, and daughters were born to them,
Genesis 6:2
that the sons of God saw that the daughters of men were beautiful and desirable; and they took wives for themselves, whomever they chose and desired.
Genesis 6:3
Then the LORD said, "My Spirit shall not strive and remain with man forever, because he is indeed flesh [sinful, corrupt—given over to sensual appetites]; nevertheless his days shall yet be a hundred and twenty years."
Genesis 6:4
There were Nephilim (men of stature, notorious men) on the earth in those days—and also afterward—when the sons of God lived with the daughters of men, and they gave birth to their children. These were the mighty men who were of old, men of renown (great reputation, fame).
Genesis 6:5
The LORD saw that the wickedness (depravity) of man was great on the earth, and that every imagination or intent of the thoughts of his heart were only evil continually.
Genesis 6:8
But Noah found favor and grace in the eyes of the LORD.
Genesis 6:13
God said to Noah, "I intend to make an end of all that lives, for through men the land is filled with violence; and behold, I am about to destroy them together with the land.
Genesis 6:14
"Make yourself an ark of gopher wood; make in it rooms (stalls, pens, coops, nests, cages, compartments) and coat it inside and out with pitch (bitumen).
Genesis 6:15
"This is the way you are to make it: the length of the ark shall be three hundred cubits, its width fifty cubits, and its height thirty cubits (450' x 75' x 45').
Genesis 6:16
"You shall make a window [for light and ventilation] for the ark, and finish it to at least a cubit (eighteen inches) from the top—and set the [entry] door of the ark in its side; and you shall make it with lower, second and third decks.

Gill's Notes on the Bible

When they were filled,.... Had not only eaten, but had made a full meal, and were thoroughly satisfied, having eaten as much as they could, or chose to eat:

he said unto his disciples, gather up the fragments that remain,

that nothing be lost; this he said, partly that the truth, reality, and greatness of the miracle might be clearly discerned; and partly, to teach frugality, that, in the midst of abundance, care be taken that nothing be lost of the good things which God gives; and which may be useful to other persons, or at another time.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Gather up the fragments - This command is omitted by the other evangelists. It shows the care of Jesus that there should be no waste. Though he had power to provide any quantity of food, yet he has here taught us that the bounties of Providence are not to be squandered. In all things the Saviour set us an example of frugality, though he had an infinite supply at his disposal; he was himself economical, though he was Lord of all. If he was thus saving, it becomes us dependent creatures not to waste the bounties of a beneficent Providence. And it especially becomes the rich not to squander the bounties of Providence. They often feel that they are rich. They have enough. They have no fear of want, and they do not feel the necessity of studying economy. Yet let them remember that what they have is the gift of God - just as certainly as the loaves and fishes created by the Saviour were his gift. It is not given them to waste, nor to spend in riot, nor to be the means of injuring their health or of shortening life. It is given to sustain life, to excite gratitude, to fit for the active service of God. Everything should be applied to its appropriate end, and nothing should be squandered or lost.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse John 6:12. Gather up the fragments — "Great will be the punishment of those who waste the crumbs of food, scatter seed, and neglect the law." Synops Sohar. Among the Jews the peah, or residue after a meal, was the property of the servitors.


 
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