A.T. Robertson Commentary John 6:11

"Jesus therefore took the loaves; and having given thanks, he distributed to them that were set down; likewise also of the fishes as much as they would." — John 6:11 (ASV)

The loaves (τους αρτους). Those of verse 9.Having given thanks (ευχαριστησας). The usual grace before meals (Deuteronomy 8:10). The Synoptics use "blessed" ευλογησεν (Matthew 14:19; Luke 9:16).

He distributed (διεδωκεν). First aorist active indicative of διαδιδωμ, old verb to give to several (δια, between).

To them that were set down (τοις ανακειμενοις). Present middle participle (dative case) of ανακειμα, old verb to recline like αναπεσειν in verse 10.

As much as they would (οσον ηθελον). Imperfect active of θελω, "as much as they wished."