“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.”
Matthew 14:19
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Feeding the 5,000 — the only miracle (besides the resurrection) recorded in all four Gospels. Jesus takes five loaves and two fish and feeds a crowd.
“Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, Jesus spoke a blessing and broke the loaves. Then He gave them to His disciples to set before the people. And He divided the two fish among them all.”
Feeding the 5,000 — Matthew and Luke both highlight that Jesus looked up to heaven and gave thanks before the miracle. Gratitude preceded abundance.
“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.”
Feeding the 5,000 — John adds that Jesus distributed the bread Himself. Then He uses the miracle to teach: 'I am the bread of life.'
“Then Jesus took the loaves and the fish, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted.”
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