Mark 8:19
Mark 8:19 in Multiple Translations
When I broke the five loaves for the five thousand, how many basketfuls of broken pieces did you collect?” “Twelve,” they answered.
When I brake the five loaves among five thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took ye up? They say unto him, Twelve.
When I brake the five loaves among the five thousand, how many baskets full of broken pieces took ye up? They say unto him, Twelve.
When I made a division of the five cakes of bread among the five thousand, what number of baskets full of broken bits did you take up? They said to him, Twelve.
Don't you remember when I shared five loaves among five thousand? How many basketfuls of leftovers did you pick up?” “Twelve,” they replied.
When I brake the fiue loaues among fiue thousand, how many baskets full of broken meate tooke ye vp? They said vnto him, Twelue.
When the five loaves I did brake to the five thousand, how many hand-baskets full of broken pieces took ye up?' they say to him, 'Twelve.'
When I broke the five loaves among the five thousand, how many baskets full of broken pieces did you take up?” They told him, “Twelve.”
When I divided the five loaves among five thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took ye up? They say to him, Twelve.
When I broke the five loaves among five thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took you up? They say to him, Twelve.
when I broke only five loaves and fed the 5.000 people [RHQ]? Not only was everyone satisfied, but there was food left over How many baskets full of pieces of bread that were left over did you collect?” They replied, “We collected twelve baskets full.”
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Study Notes — Mark 8:19
- Context
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- Mark 8:19 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Mark 8:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Mark 8:19
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Mark 8:19
- Trapp's Commentary on Mark 8:19
- Ellicott's Commentary on Mark 8:19
- Cambridge Bible on Mark 8:19
- Sermons on Mark 8:19
Context — The Leaven of the Pharisees and of Herod
19When I broke the five loaves for the five thousand, how many basketfuls of broken pieces did you collect?” “Twelve,” they answered.
20“And when I broke the seven loaves for the four thousand, how many basketfuls of broken pieces did you collect?” “Seven,” they said. 21Then He asked them, “Do you still not understand?”Cross References
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| 1 | Luke 9:12–17 | As the day neared its end, the Twelve came to Jesus and said, “Dismiss the crowd so they can go to the surrounding villages and countryside for lodging and provisions. For we are in a desolate place here.” But Jesus told them, “You give them something to eat.” “We have only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered, “unless we go and buy food for all these people.” (There were about five thousand men.) He told His disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.” They did so, and everyone was seated. 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. They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. |
| 2 | Matthew 14:17–21 | “We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered. “Bring them here to Me,” Jesus said. 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. They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. About five thousand men were fed, in addition to women and children. |
| 3 | John 6:5–13 | When Jesus looked up and saw a large crowd coming toward Him, He said to Philip, “Where can we buy bread for these people to eat?” But He was asking this to test him, for He knew what He was about to do. Philip answered, “Two hundred denarii would not buy enough bread for each of them to have a small piece.” One of His disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, said to Him, “Here is a boy with five barley loaves and two small fish. But what difference will these make among so many?” “Have the people sit down,” Jesus said. Now there was plenty of grass in that place, so the men sat down, about five thousand of them. Then Jesus took the loaves and the fish, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. And when everyone was full, He said to His disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over, so that nothing will be wasted.” So they collected them and filled twelve baskets with the pieces of the five barley loaves left over by those who had eaten. |
| 4 | Mark 6:38–44 | “Go and see how many loaves you have,” He told them. And after checking, they said, “Five—and two fish.” Then Jesus directed them to have the people sit in groups on the green grass. So they sat down in groups of hundreds and fifties. 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. They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces of bread and fish. And there were five thousand men who had eaten the loaves. |
Mark 8:19 Summary
In Mark 8:19, Jesus reminds the disciples of the miracle of feeding the five thousand and asks them how many basketfuls of broken pieces they collected. This reminds us that God provides for us in amazing ways, as seen in Mark 6:30-44 and Matthew 14:13-21. Jesus is teaching the disciples, and us, to trust Him and have faith, even when we don't understand, just like He teaches in Mark 11:22-24 and Matthew 17:20. By remembering God's past provision, we can trust Him for our current needs and have faith in His power and love.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the five loaves and the five thousand in Mark 8:19?
The five loaves and the five thousand refer to the miracle of Jesus feeding a large crowd with just a few loaves of bread, as recorded in Mark 6:30-44, and it serves as a reminder of God's provision and power, as seen in Matthew 14:13-21 and Luke 9:10-17.
Why does Jesus ask the disciples about the number of basketfuls of broken pieces they collected?
Jesus asks the disciples this question to help them remember the miracle He performed and to understand the abundance of God's provision, as seen in Mark 6:43 and Matthew 14:20, and to prepare them for the lesson He is about to teach them about spiritual understanding and faith.
What does the number twelve represent in this verse?
The number twelve represents the twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were collected after Jesus fed the five thousand, symbolizing the completeness and perfection of God's provision, as seen in the twelve tribes of Israel in Genesis 49:1-28 and the twelve apostles in Matthew 10:1-4.
How does this verse relate to the disciples' lack of understanding?
This verse relates to the disciples' lack of understanding because Jesus is using a past miracle to remind them of His power and provision, and to help them see that they should trust Him and have faith, as He teaches them in Mark 8:17-21, and as seen in Matthew 16:8-12.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that God has provided for me in the past, and how can I remember and trust Him for my current needs?
- How can I, like the disciples, be reminded of God's power and provision in my life, and what lessons can I learn from Jesus' teachings?
- In what ways am I, like the disciples, struggling to understand and trust God, and what steps can I take to deepen my faith and understanding?
- How can I apply the lesson of the five loaves and the five thousand to my own life, and what does it teach me about God's abundance and provision?
Gill's Exposition on Mark 8:19
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Mark 8:19
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Mark 8:19
Trapp's Commentary on Mark 8:19
Ellicott's Commentary on Mark 8:19
Cambridge Bible on Mark 8:19
Sermons on Mark 8:19
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In the Midst of a Miracle by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes that we may be in the midst of a miracle without realizing it, as we often feel discouraged when we see no evidence of God's work. He draws from Psalm 18 |
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Brokenness - Part 1 by David Smithers | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of brokenness and humility in the Christian walk. He uses the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 as an example of how even a sm |
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John Mcgregor - Broken Before the Throne 2010 by John McGregor | This sermon emphasizes the importance of maintaining the right heart attitudes as followers of Christ, highlighting the need to avoid pride, impulsive actions, faithlessness, untea |
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Fit or Misfit? (Part 10): The Gift of Administration by Richard Sipley | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of organization and administration in carrying out God's work. He uses the examples of Nehemiah and Jesus to illustrate this po |
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Jesus, the Saviour Who Cares by Erlo Stegen | This sermon focuses on the two instances of Jesus feeding the thousands, emphasizing how Jesus cared for both the spiritual and physical needs of the people. It highlights the comp |
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Feeding the Lost Multitude - Part 2 by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on his past experiences and shares a story about a preacher named Vance Havner who had a powerful impact on people. The speaker emphasizes the |
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Corinthians: God's Divine Order by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of divine order in fulfilling God's purpose. The Son of God willingly took on the form of a man and accepted God as his head, |







