Translations
Modern
Taking the seven loaves and the fish, He gave thanks and broke them. Then He gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people.
Traditional
And he took the seven loaves and the fishes, and gave thanks, and brake them, and gave to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude.
Literal
He took the seven loaves and the fish, and having given thanks, He broke them and was giving them to the disciples, and the disciples to the crowds.
Latin
Et accipiens septem panes, et pisces, et gratias agens, fregit, et dedit discipulis suis, et discipuli dederunt populo.
Original
Greek
English
Taking the seven loaves and the fish, He gave thanks and broke them. Then He gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people.
Notes
The earlier feeding miracle (see Matthew 14:13–21) was for the Jews. This miracle extended the blessing to the gentiles. It continues the theme found in Matthew 15:27. By this miracle, Jesus showed that he is the true "bread of life" (see 16:5–12; John 6).
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Feeding of Four Thousandc. AD 29
Parallels
Glossary
Topics
Bread: Multitudes Miraculously Fed by Christ With Fish: Miracles Connected with of the Loaves and Fishes Jesus, the Christ: Feeds More than Four-Thousand People Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of More than Four-Thousand People Fed Jesus, the Christ: Prayers of Loaves: Miracle of the Seven Miracles of Jesus, in Chronological Order: Feeds More than Four-Thousand People Prayer: Thanksgiving And, Before Receiving Food The Miracles of Christ: The Multitude Fed