John 6:12

When they were satisfied, Jesus said to his disciples, “Collect the broken pieces that are left, so that nothing may be wasted.”

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In The King James Version

When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost.

In Context

11and then Jesus took the loaves, and, after saying the thanksgiving, distributed them to those who were sitting down; and the same with the fish, giving the people as much as they wanted.

13The disciples did so, and filled twelve baskets with the pieces of the five barley loaves, which were left after all had eaten.

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Cross References

Matthew 15:37Everyone had sufficient to eat, and they picked up seven baskets full of the broken pieces left.

Mark 8:8The people had sufficient to eat, and they picked up seven baskets full of the broken pieces that were left.

Luke 9:17Everyone had sufficient to eat, and what was left of the broken pieces was picked up – twelve baskets.

Luke 16:1Jesus said to his disciples, “There was a rich man who had a steward; and this steward was maliciously accused to him of wasting his estate.

Matthew Henry on John 6:2-15

The Five Thousand Fed. 1 After these things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is the sea of Tiberias. 2 And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which he did on them that were diseased. 3 And Jesus went up into a mountain, and there he sat with his disciples. 4 And the passover, a feast of the Jews, was nigh. 5 When Jesus then lifted up his eyes, and saw a great company come unto him, he saith unto Philip, Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat? 6 And this he said to prove… Read the whole commentary →

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