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They all ate, and were filled. They took up twelve baskets full of that which remained left over from the broken pieces.
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God Provides More Than Enough
Commentators universally highlight that Jesus didn't just provide enough food; He provided an overabundance. The twelve baskets of leftovers are a powerful sign of God's lavish generosity. This miracle demonstrates a core principle of God's kingdom: when we give what little we have to Christ, He multiplies it far beyond our needs and expectations.
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18th Century
Theologian
And they did all eat, and were filled. This was an undoubted miracle. The quantity must have been greatly increased to have suppl…
Were filled (εχορτασθησαν). Effective aorist passive indicative of χορταζω. See Mt 5:6. From the substantive χορτος grass. Cattle …
19th Century
Preacher
And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the grass and took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, and…
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Jesus alone multiplies the loaves and fishes. He gives the orders, gives thanks, and breaks the loaves (vv.18–19). The actions—looking up to heaven…
16th Century
And carried away what was left. The fragments that remained after satisfying so great a multitude of people were more than twelve…
17th Century
Pastor
And they did all eat Christ and his twelve disciples, and the five thousand men, with the women and children, of the…
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Minister
When Christ and his word withdraw, it is best for us to follow, seeking the means of grace for our souls before any worldly advantages. The presenc…
13th Century
Philosopher
After having excluded Herod’s opinion, here the Evangelist mentions the power of Christ’s doctrine. For its power is threefold: it feeds, it rescue…