Study Desk

And having heard, Jesus withdrew privately from there in a boat, into a deserted place. And hearing, the crowds followed Him on foot out of the cities.

And going out, Jesus saw a great crowd and was filled with pity toward them. And He healed their infirm ones.

And evening coming, His disciples came near to Him saying, The place is deserted, and the hour is already gone by. Dismiss the crowds, that going away into the villages they may buy provisions for themselves.

But Jesus said to them, They have no need to go away. You give them food to eat.

But they said to Him, We have nothing here except five loaves and two fish.

And He said, Bring them here to Me.

And commanding the crowds to recline on the grass, and taking the five loaves and two fish, looking up to Heaven, He blessed. And breaking, He gave the loaves to the disciples, and the disciples gave to the crowds.

And all ate and were satisfied. And they took up the left over pieces, twelve hand-baskets full.

And the ones eating were about five thousand men, besides women and children.