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Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, Jesus spoke a blessing and broke them. Then He gave them to the disciples to set before the people.

Luke 9:16

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Feeding the 5,000 — Matthew and Luke both highlight that Jesus looked up to heaven and gave thanks before the miracle. Gratitude preceded abundance.

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.

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