And when he had said these things, he took bread and gave thanks to God in the presence of them all; and when he had broken it he began to eat.
Parallel translations
- WEB When he had said this, and had taken bread, he gave thanks to God in the presence of all, and he broke it, and began to eat.
- KJV And when he had thus spoken, he took bread, and gave thanks to God in presence of them all: and when he had broken it, he began to eat.
- BSB After he had said this, Paul took bread and gave thanks to God in front of them all. Then he broke it and began to eat.
- NASB Having said this, he took bread and gave thanks to God in the presence of them all, and he broke it and began to eat.
- NLT Then he took some bread, gave thanks to God before them all, and broke off a piece and ate it.
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Quick answer
Paul takes bread, gives thanks to God before all, breaks it, and begins to eat.
Overview
Paul openly thanks God for the food in front of the pagan crew, a public act of worship and witness. His calm gratitude amid danger testifies to his faith and encourages the frightened men. While reminiscent of table customs, the gesture here is a heartfelt thanksgiving that points others to the God who provides and saves.
Cross-references & the web
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- Matt 15:36and he took the seven loaves and the fish. He gave thanks and broke them, and gave to the disciples, and the disciples to the multitudes.
- 1 Tim 4:3–4forbidding marriage and commanding to abstain from foods which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.
- 2 Tim 1:12For this cause I also suffer these things. Yet I am not ashamed, for I know him whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able to guard that which I have committed to him against that day.
- 2 Tim 1:8Therefore don’t be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner; but endure hardship for the Good News according to the power of God,
- 1 Cor 10:30–31If I partake with thankfulness, why am I denounced for that for which I give thanks?
- John 6:23However boats from Tiberias came near to the place where they ate the bread after the Lord had given thanks.
- Rom 1:16For I am not ashamed of the Good News of Christ, for it is the power of God for salvation for everyone who believes; for the Jew first, and also for the Greek.
- John 6:11Jesus took the loaves; and having given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to those who were sitting down; likewise also of the fish as much as they desired.
- Matt 14:19He commanded the multitudes to sit down on the grass; and he took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, broke and gave the loaves to the disciples, and the disciples gave to the multitudes.
- 1 Pet 4:16But if one of you suffers for being a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God in this matter.
- Luke 24:30When he had sat down at the table with them, he took the bread and gave thanks. Breaking it, he gave to them.
- Mark 8:6He commanded the multitude to sit down on the ground, and he took the seven loaves. Having given thanks, he broke them, and gave them to his disciples to serve, and they served the multitude.
- Ps 119:46I will also speak of your statutes before kings, and will not be disappointed.
- 1 Sam 9:13As soon as you have come into the city, you will immediately find him, before he goes up to the high place to eat; for the people will not eat until he come, because he blesses the sacrifice. Afterwards those who are invited eat. Now therefore go up; for at this time you will find him.”
- Acts 2:46–47Day by day, continuing steadfastly with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread at home, they took their food with gladness and singleness of heart,
- Rom 14:6He who observes the day, observes it to the Lord; and he who does not observe the day, to the Lord he does not observe it. He who eats, eats to the Lord, for he gives God thanks. He who doesn’t eat, to the Lord he doesn’t eat, and gives God thanks.
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