Mark 8:20

Verse

“And when I broke the seven loaves for the four thousand, how many basketfuls of broken pieces did you collect?” “Seven,” they said.

American Standard Version (1901)

And when the seven among the four thousand, how many basketfuls of broken pieces took ye up? And they say unto him, Seven.

Bible in Basic English

And when the seven among the four thousand, what number of baskets full of broken bits did you take up? And they said to him, Seven.

Free Bible Version

“And the seven loaves divided among four thousand. How many basketfuls of leftovers did you pick up?” “Seven,” they answered.

Geneva Bible 1599

And when I brake seuen among foure thousande, howe many baskets of the leauings of broken meate tooke ye vp? And they said, Seuen.

King James (Authorized) Version

And when the seven among four thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took ye up? And they said, Seven.

One Unity Resource Bible

“When the seven loaves fed the four thousand, how many baskets full of broken pieces did you take up?” They told him, “Seven.”

Plain English Version

Then Jesus said, “Do you remember the time we had 7 loaves of bread, and I gave food to 4,000 men? How many baskets of left-over bits did you pick up?” They said, “7 baskets full.”

Translation for Translators

Then he asked, “When I broke the seven loaves in order to feed the 4,000 people, again when everyone had plenty to eat, how many large baskets of pieces of bread that were left over did you collect?” They replied, “We collected seven large baskets full.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

“When I broke the seven loaves among the four thousand, how many basketfuls did you take up?” They said to him, “Seven.”

Noah Webster Bible

And when the seven among four thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took ye up? And they said, Seven.

World English Bible

“When the seven loaves fed the four thousand, how many baskets full of broken pieces did you take up?” They told him, “Seven.”

Young's Literal Translation

'And when the seven to the four thousand, how many hand-baskets full of broken pieces took ye up?' and they said, 'Seven.'

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.

Summary

In Mark 8:20, Jesus is referring to the feeding of the 5,000 where He multiplied the loaves and fishes. He questions His disciples about the leftovers from that miraculous event, highlighting the abundance and provision of God. This verse serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and ability to meet all our needs, even in seemingly impossible situations. It encourages trust in God's provision and serves as a testimony to His power and generosity. Ultimately, Mark 8:20 showcases the miraculous nature of Jesus' ministry and His ability to exceed our expectations.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And when the seven among four thousand,.... That is, when seven loaves were broken among four thousand men, how many baskets full of fragments took ye up? this surely you must remember, it being so recent an action, but just done, as it were: and they said, seven; for this, as yet, could not have slipped their memories; though they had, been reasoning among themselves because of their straitness of provisions, as if these things had never been done.

Mark 8:20

The Leaven of the Pharisees and of Herod

Scripture
Sermons
Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

“And when I broke the seven loaves for the four thousand, how many basketfuls of broken pieces did you collect?” “Seven,” they said.

American Standard Version (1901)

And when the seven among the four thousand, how many basketfuls of broken pieces took ye up? And they say unto him, Seven.

Bible in Basic English

And when the seven among the four thousand, what number of baskets full of broken bits did you take up? And they said to him, Seven.

Free Bible Version

“And the seven loaves divided among four thousand. How many basketfuls of leftovers did you pick up?” “Seven,” they answered.

Geneva Bible 1599

And when I brake seuen among foure thousande, howe many baskets of the leauings of broken meate tooke ye vp? And they said, Seuen.

King James (Authorized) Version

And when the seven among four thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took ye up? And they said, Seven.

One Unity Resource Bible

“When the seven loaves fed the four thousand, how many baskets full of broken pieces did you take up?” They told him, “Seven.”

Plain English Version

Then Jesus said, “Do you remember the time we had 7 loaves of bread, and I gave food to 4,000 men? How many baskets of left-over bits did you pick up?” They said, “7 baskets full.”

Translation for Translators

Unlocked Literal Bible

“When I broke the seven loaves among the four thousand, how many basketfuls did you take up?” They said to him, “Seven.”

Noah Webster Bible

And when the seven among four thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took ye up? And they said, Seven.

World English Bible

“When the seven loaves fed the four thousand, how many baskets full of broken pieces did you take up?” They told him, “Seven.”

Young's Literal Translation

'And when the seven to the four thousand, how many hand-baskets full of broken pieces took ye up?' and they said, 'Seven.'