be sure, but we can be fairly certain that he did not expect what followed. 6:10–13 What was offered was enough for Jesus. He told the disciples to have everyone sit down. The men (the Greek word means “male individuals”) numbered five thousand. So with women and children, there were many more. Then Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks, and passed them out to the people. The fish were also distributed in like manner. After all had eaten and were full, they still had leftovers; the disciples filled
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