Matthew 14:13–21 · BSB
14:13
When Jesus heard about John, He withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. But the crowds found out about it and followed Him on foot from the towns.
14:14
When He stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their sick.
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14:15
When evening came, the disciples came to Him and said, “This is a desolate place, and the hour is already late. Dismiss the crowds so they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food.”
14:16
“They do not need to go away,” Jesus replied. “You give them something to eat.”
14:17
“We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered.
14:18
“Bring them here to Me,” Jesus said.
14:19
And He directed the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, He spoke a blessing. Then He broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people.
14:20
They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.
14:21
About five thousand men were fed, besides women and children.
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