Study Desk

But having called His disciples near, Jesus said, I am filled with pity on the crowd, because they already have remained with Me three days and have nothing they may eat. And I do not desire to send them away fasting, that they may not faint in the way.

And His disciples said to Him, From where in a deserted place will come to us so many loaves as to satisfy so great a crowd?

And Jesus said to them, How many loaves do you have? And they said, Seven, and a few small fish.

And He ordered the crowds to recline on the ground.

And taking the seven loaves and the fish, giving thanks, He broke and gave to His disciples, and the disciples to the crowd.

And all ate and were satisfied. And they took up the left over pieces, seven lunch baskets full.

And the ones eating were four thousand men, apart from women and children.

And sending away the crowds He went into the boat and came to the borders of Magdala.