Mark 8:8
They ate and were filled and they took up of broken pieces that were left, seven hampers.
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
So they did eat, and were filled: and they took up of the broken meat that was left seven baskets.
In Context
7They had also a few small fish; after blessing these he told his disciples to distribute them also.
9They that had eaten were about four thousand.
Cross References
Mark 8:19Do you not remember? When I broke the five loaves among the five thousand, how many baskets of broken pieces did you take up?" "Twelve," they said.
John 6:11Then Jesus took the loaves, and when he had given thanks he distributed them among those who were seated; in like manner also of the fish, as much as they wished,
John 6:32"In solemn truth I tell you," said Jesus in reply, "Moses did not give you the bread out of heaven, but my Father does give you the true bread out of heaven;
Matthew Henry on Mark 8:2-10
Christ Feeds the Four Thousand. 1 In those days the multitude being very great, and having nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples unto him, and saith unto them, 2 I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now been with me three days, and have nothing to eat: 3 And if I send them away fasting to their own houses, they will faint by the way: for divers of them came from far. 4 And his disciples answered him, From whence can a man satisfy these men with bread here in the wilderness? 5 And he asked… Read the whole commentary →