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Mark 6:43

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Berean Standard Bible

and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces of bread and fish.

American Standard Version (1901)

And they took up broken pieces, twelve basketfuls, and also of the fishes.

Bible in Basic English

And they took up twelve baskets full of the broken bits and of the fishes.

Free Bible Version

Then they collected up the leftovers of the bread and fish—twelve basketfuls.

Geneva Bible 1599

And they tooke vp twelue baskets full of the fragments, and of the fishes.

King James (Authorized) Version

And they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments, and of the fishes.

One Unity Resource Bible

They took up twelve baskets full of broken pieces and also of the fish.

Plain English Version

After that, Jesus’s followers picked up the bits of food that nobody ate. They filled up 12 big baskets with that left-over food.

Translation for Translators

The disciples then collected twelve baskets full of pieces of bread and of the fish that were left over.

Unlocked Literal Bible

They took up broken pieces of bread, twelve baskets full, and also pieces of the fish.

Noah Webster Bible

And they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments, and of the fishes.

World English Bible

They took up twelve baskets full of broken pieces and also of the fish.

Young's Literal Translation

and they took up of broken pieces twelve hand-baskets full, and of the fishes,

Context

The Feeding of the Five Thousand

⁴²They all ate and were satisfied,⁴³and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces of bread and fish.⁴⁴And there were five thousand men who had eaten the loaves.

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Summary

In this verse, Jesus performs a miraculous feeding of the five thousand with just five loaves of bread and two fish. This event showcases Jesus' divine power and compassion towards the hungry crowd. It also serves as a demonstration of Jesus' ability to provide for the physical needs of His followers, emphasizing the theme of divine provision and abundance. The abundance of food left over after everyone had eaten highlights the generosity and sufficiency found in Christ. Overall, this miracle serves as a powerful testimony to Jesus' identity as the Son of God and the ultimate provider for all who believe in Him.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Twelve baskets - These were either the baskets used by the disciples, see Mat 14:20, or baskets belonging to some of the multitude, who might have brought some with them to carry provisions, or other things necessary for the sick, whom they brought to Christ to be healed.

Mark 6:43

The Feeding of the Five Thousand

⁴²They all ate and were satisfied,⁴³and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces of bread and fish.⁴⁴And there were five thousand men who had eaten the loaves.

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Berean Standard Bible

and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces of bread and fish.

American Standard Version (1901)

And they took up broken pieces, twelve basketfuls, and also of the fishes.

Bible in Basic English

And they took up twelve baskets full of the broken bits and of the fishes.

Free Bible Version

Then they collected up the leftovers of the bread and fish—twelve basketfuls.

Geneva Bible 1599

And they tooke vp twelue baskets full of the fragments, and of the fishes.

King James (Authorized) Version

And they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments, and of the fishes.

One Unity Resource Bible

They took up twelve baskets full of broken pieces and also of the fish.

Plain English Version

After that, Jesus’s followers picked up the bits of food that nobody ate. They filled up 12 big baskets with that left-over food.

Translation for Translators

The disciples then collected twelve baskets full of pieces of bread and of the fish that were left over.

Unlocked Literal Bible

They took up broken pieces of bread, twelve baskets full, and also pieces of the fish.

Noah Webster Bible

And they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments, and of the fishes.

World English Bible

They took up twelve baskets full of broken pieces and also of the fish.

Young's Literal Translation

and they took up of broken pieces twelve hand-baskets full, and of the fishes,