John 6:11

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“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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BSBPD

“Then Jesus took the loaves and the fish, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“Jesus therefore took the loaves; and having given thanks, he distributed to them that were set down; likewise also of the fishes as much as they would.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“and Jesus took the loaves, and having given thanks he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to those reclining, in like manner, also of the little fishes as much as they wished.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo John 6:11 — 9 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. 1 Samuel 9:13As soon as you enter the city, you will find him before he goes up to the high place to eat. The people will not eat until he comes, because he must bless the sacrifice; after that, the guests will eat. Go up at once; you will find him.”
  2. Matthew 15:36Taking the seven loaves and the fish, He gave thanks and broke them. Then He gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people.
  3. Luke 24:30While He was reclining at the table with them, He took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to them.
  4. John 6:23However, some boats from Tiberias landed near the place where the people had eaten the bread after the Lord had given thanks.
  5. Acts 27:35After he had said this, Paul took bread and gave thanks to God in front of them all. Then he broke it and began to eat.
  6. Romans 14:6He who observes a special day does so to the Lord; he who eats does so to the Lord, for he gives thanks to God; and he who abstains does so to the Lord and gives thanks to God.
  7. 1 Corinthians 10:31So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.
  8. 1 Thessalonians 5:18Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
  9. 1 Timothy 4:4For every creation of God is good, and nothing that is received with thanksgiving should be rejected,

Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).

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