John 6:12

The Feeding of the Five Thousand

11Then Jesus took the loaves and the fish, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted.12And when everyone was full, He said to His disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over, so that nothing will be wasted.”

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Berean Standard Bible
And when everyone was full, He said to His disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over, so that nothing will be wasted.”
American Standard Version (1901)
And when they were filled, he saith unto his disciples, Gather up the broken pieces which remain over, that nothing be lost.
Bible in Basic English
And when they had had enough, Jesus said to his disciples, Take up the broken bits which are over, so that nothing may be wasted.
Free Bible Version
Once they were all full, he said to his disciples, “Collect what's left over so nothing is wasted.”
Geneva Bible 1599
And when they were satisfied, he said vnto his disciples, Gather vp the broken meat which remaineth, that nothing be lost.
King James (Authorized) Version
When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost.
One Unity Resource Bible
When they were filled, he said to his disciples, “Gather up the broken pieces which are left over, that nothing be lost.”
Plain English Version
They ate so much that they were all full. But there was still food left over. So Jesus said to his followers, “Pick up all the left-over food. Don’t waste any of it.”
Translation for Translators
When everyone had all the food they wanted, he said to us disciples, “Gather up the pieces that are left over. Do not let anything be wasted!”
Unlocked Literal Bible
When the people were filled, he said to his disciples, “Gather up the broken pieces which remain, so that nothing will be lost.”
Noah Webster Bible
When they were satisfied, he said to his disciples, Gather the fragments that remain, that nothing may be lost.
World English Bible
When they were filled, he said to his disciples, “Gather up the broken pieces which are left over, that nothing be lost.”
Young's Literal Translation
And when they were filled, he saith to his disciples, 'Gather together the broken pieces that are over, that nothing may be lost;'