Luke 9:16
Taking the five loaves and the two fishes, Jesus looked up to Heaven and said the blessing over them. Then he broke them in pieces, and gave them to his disciples to set before the people.
Twentieth Century New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
15This they did, and got all the people seated.
Cross References
Matthew 15:36Jesus took the seven loaves and the fish, and, after saying the thanksgiving, broke them, and gave them to the disciples; and the disciples gave them to the crowds.
Luke 22:19Then Jesus took some bread, and, after saying the thanksgiving, broke it and gave to them, with the words: “This is my body, [which is now to be given on your behalf. Do this in memory of me.”]
John 6:11and 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.
Acts 27:35With these words he took some bread, and, after saying the thanksgiving to God before them all, broke it in pieces, and began to eat;
1 Corinthians 10:30If, for my part, I take the food thankfully, why should I be abused for eating that for which I give thanks?
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 →