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Contemporary English Version
John 6:12
The people ate all they wanted, and Jesus told his disciples to gather up the leftovers, so that nothing would be wasted.
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Christian Standard Bible®
When they were full, he told his disciples, “Collect the leftovers so that nothing is wasted.”
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.
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.
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."
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."
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."
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."
Amplified Bible
When they had eaten enough, He said to His disciples, "Gather up the leftover pieces so that nothing will be lost."
When they had eaten enough, He said to His disciples, "Gather up the leftover pieces so that nothing will be lost."
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."
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."
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."
And when everyone was full, He said to His disciples, "Gather the pieces that are left over, so that nothing will be wasted."
Complete Jewish Bible
After they had eaten their fill, he told his talmidim, "Gather the leftover pieces, so that nothing gets wasted."
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.
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."
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.
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.
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."
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."
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.
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.
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.
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."
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."
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;
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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.
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.
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."
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.
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;'
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.
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.
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.
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."
After everyone had eaten their fill, Jesus told his cowboys, "Gather up the leftovers so that nothing goes to waste."
Contextual Overview
1 Jesus crossed Lake Galilee, which was also known as Lake Tiberias. 2 A large crowd had seen him work miracles to heal the sick, and those people went with him. 3It was almost time for the Jewish festival of Passover, and Jesus went up on a mountain with his disciples and sat down. 5 When Jesus saw the large crowd coming toward him, he asked Philip, "Where will we get enough food to feed all these people?" 6 He said this to test Philip, since he already knew what he was going to do. 7 Philip answered, "Don't you know that it would take almost a year's wages just to buy only a little bread for each of these people?" 8 Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, was one of the disciples. He spoke up and said, 9 "There is a boy here who has five small loaves of barley bread and two fish. But what good is that with all these people?" 10 The ground was covered with grass, and Jesus told his disciples to have everyone sit down. About five thousand men were in the crowd. 11 Jesus took the bread in his hands and gave thanks to God. Then he passed the bread to the people, and he did the same with the fish, until everyone had plenty to eat.
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
More and more people were born, until finally they spread all over the earth. Some of their daughters were so beautiful that supernatural beings came down and married the ones they wanted.
More and more people were born, until finally they spread all over the earth. Some of their daughters were so beautiful that supernatural beings came down and married the ones they wanted.
Genesis 6:3
Then the Lord said, "I won't let my life-giving breath remain in anyone forever. No one will live for more than one hundred twenty years."
Then the Lord said, "I won't let my life-giving breath remain in anyone forever. No one will live for more than one hundred twenty years."
Genesis 6:4
The children of the supernatural beings who had married these women became famous heroes and warriors. They were called Nephilim and lived on the earth at that time and even later.
The children of the supernatural beings who had married these women became famous heroes and warriors. They were called Nephilim and lived on the earth at that time and even later.
Genesis 6:5
The Lord saw how bad the people on earth were and that everything they thought and planned was evil.
The Lord saw how bad the people on earth were and that everything they thought and planned was evil.
Genesis 6:8
But the Lord was pleased with Noah,
But the Lord was pleased with Noah,
Genesis 6:13
So he told Noah: Cruelty and violence have spread everywhere. Now I'm going to destroy the whole earth and all its people.
So he told Noah: Cruelty and violence have spread everywhere. Now I'm going to destroy the whole earth and all its people.
Genesis 6:14
Get some good lumber and build a boat. Put rooms in it and cover it with tar inside and out.
Get some good lumber and build a boat. Put rooms in it and cover it with tar inside and out.
Genesis 6:15
Make it four hundred fifty feet long, seventy-five feet wide, and forty-five feet high.
Make it four hundred fifty feet long, seventy-five feet wide, and forty-five feet high.
Genesis 6:16
Build a roof on the boat and leave a space of about eighteen inches between the roof and the sides. Make the boat three stories high and put a door on one side.
Build a roof on the boat and leave a space of about eighteen inches between the roof and the sides. Make the boat three stories high and put a door on one side.
Genesis 6:17
I'm going to send a flood that will destroy everything that breathes! Nothing will be left alive.
I'm going to send a flood that will destroy everything that breathes! Nothing will be left alive.
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.
