Luke 9:16
He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to the sky, he blessed them, broke them, and gave them to the disciples to set before the multitude.
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In Context
15They did so, and made them all sit down.
17They ate and were all filled. They gathered up twelve baskets of broken pieces that were left over.
Cross References
Psalms 121:1I will lift up my eyes to the hills. Where does my help come from?
Matthew 15:36and he took the seven loaves and the fish. He gave thanks and broke them, and gave to the disciples, and the disciples to the multitudes.
Luke 22:19He took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body which is given for you. Do this in memory of me.”
John 6:11Jesus took the loaves, and having given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to those who were sitting down, likewise also of the fish as much as they desired.
Acts 27:35When he had said this and had taken bread, he gave thanks to God in the presence of all; then he broke it and began to eat.
1 Corinthians 10:30If I partake with thankfulness, why am I denounced for something I give thanks for?
Matthew Henry on Luke 9:11-18
The Multitude Miraculously Fed. 10 And the apostles, when they were returned, told him all that they had done. And he took them, and went aside privately into a desert place belonging to the city called Bethsaida. 11 And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them, and spake unto them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing. 12 And when the day began to wear away, then came the twelve, and said unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the towns and… Read the whole commentary →