Or the seven loaves for the four thousand, and how many basketfuls you gathered?
Parallel translations
- WEB Nor the seven loaves for the four thousand, and how many baskets you took up?
- KJV Neither the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many baskets ye took up?
- NKJV Nor the seven loaves of the four thousand and how many large baskets you took up?
- NASB Nor the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many large baskets you picked up?
- NLT Or the 4,000 I fed with seven loaves, and the large baskets of leftovers you picked up?
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Quick answer
Jesus also recalls the seven loaves that fed four thousand with baskets to spare. It matters because two miracles of provision should have settled their worry over bread.
Overview
Jesus cites the second feeding miracle as further proof of his ample provision. Two such signs leave no excuse for anxiety about literal bread. He presses the disciples to grasp that he is not concerned with physical loaves here. The repetition underscores both his patience and their need to learn deeper trust.
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Cross-references · 3
- Matt 15:34–38“How many loaves do you have?” Jesus asked. “Seven,” they replied, “and a few small fish.”
- Mark 8:17–21Aware of their conversation, Jesus asked them, “Why are you debating about having no bread? Do you still not see or understand? Do you have such hard hearts?
- Mark 8:5–9“How many loaves do you have?” Jesus asked. “Seven,” they replied.
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