John 6:11

Jesus therefore took the loaves, and, giving thanks, went on distributing unto them that reclined; in like manner, of the small fishes also: as much as they were wishing.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would.

In Context

10Jesus said—Make the people recline. Now there was much grass in the place. So the men reclined, to the number of about five thousand.

12And, when they were well-filled, he saith unto his disciples—Gather up the broken pieces left over, that nothing be lost.

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Cross References

Matthew 15:36he took the seven loaves, and the fishes, and, giving thanks, brake,—and began giving to his disciples, and, the disciples, to the multitudes.

John 6:23howbeit there came boats out of Tiberias, near the place where they did eat the bread, after the Lord had given thanks:—

Romans 14:6He that regardeth the day, unto the Lord, regardeth it,—and, he that eateth, unto the Lord, doth eat, for he giveth thanks unto God; and, he that eateth not, unto the Lord, doth not eat and give God thanks.

1 Thessalonians 5:18In everything, give thanks,—for, this, is a thing willed of God, in Christ Jesus, towards you:

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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