John 6:13
New International Version
So they gathered them and filled twelve baskets with the pieces of the five barley loaves left over by those who had eaten.

New Living Translation
So they picked up the pieces and filled twelve baskets with scraps left by the people who had eaten from the five barley loaves.

English Standard Version
So they gathered them up and filled twelve baskets with fragments from the five barley loaves left by those who had eaten.

Berean Standard Bible
So they collected them and filled twelve baskets with the pieces of the five barley loaves left over by those who had eaten.

Berean Literal Bible
So they gathered them together and filled twelve hand-baskets of fragments from the five barley loaves, which were over and above to those having eaten.

King James Bible
Therefore they gathered them together, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves, which remained over and above unto them that had eaten.

New King James Version
Therefore they gathered them up, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves which were left over by those who had eaten.

New American Standard Bible
So they gathered them up, and filled twelve baskets with pieces from the five barley loaves which were left over by those who had eaten.

NASB 1995
So they gathered them up, and filled twelve baskets with fragments from the five barley loaves which were left over by those who had eaten.

NASB 1977
And so they gathered them up, and filled twelve baskets with fragments from the five barley loaves, which were left over by those who had eaten.

Legacy Standard Bible
So they gathered them up, and filled twelve baskets with pieces of the five barley loaves left over by those who had eaten.

Amplified Bible
So they gathered them up, and they filled twelve large baskets with pieces from the five barley loaves which were left over by those who had eaten.

Christian Standard Bible
So they collected them and filled twelve baskets with the pieces from the five barley loaves that were left over by those who had eaten.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So they collected them and filled 12 baskets with the pieces from the five barley loaves that were left over by those who had eaten.

American Standard Version
So they gathered them up, and filled twelve baskets with broken pieces from the five barley loaves, which remained over unto them that had eaten.

Contemporary English Version
The disciples gathered them up and filled twelve large baskets with what was left over from the five barley loaves.

English Revised Version
So they gathered them up, and filled twelve baskets with broken pieces from the five barley loaves, which remained over unto them that had eaten.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The disciples gathered the leftover pieces of bread and filled twelve baskets.

Good News Translation
So they gathered them all and filled twelve baskets with the pieces left over from the five barley loaves which the people had eaten.

International Standard Version
So they collected and filled twelve baskets full of pieces of the five barley loaves left over by those who had eaten.

Majority Standard Bible
So they collected them and filled twelve baskets with the pieces of the five barley loaves left over by those who had eaten.

NET Bible
So they gathered them up and filled twelve baskets with broken pieces from the five barley loaves left over by the people who had eaten.

New Heart English Bible
So they gathered them up, and filled twelve baskets with broken pieces from the five barley loaves, which were left over by those who had eaten.

Webster's Bible Translation
Therefore they gathered them, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley-loaves, which remained over and above to them that had eaten.

Weymouth New Testament
Accordingly they gathered them up; and with the fragments of the five barley loaves--the broken portions that remained over after they had done eating--they filled twelve baskets.

World English Bible
So they gathered them up, and filled twelve baskets with broken pieces from the five barley loaves, which were left over by those who had eaten.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
they gathered together, therefore, and filled twelve hand-baskets with broken pieces, from the five barley loaves that were over to those having eaten.

Berean Literal Bible
So they gathered them together and filled twelve hand-baskets of fragments from the five barley loaves, which were over and above to those having eaten.

Young's Literal Translation
they gathered together, therefore, and filled twelve hand-baskets with broken pieces, from the five barley loaves that were over to those having eaten.

Smith's Literal Translation
Then gathered they, and filled twelve baskets of the fragments of the five barley loaves, which remained over to them having eaten.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
They gathered up therefore, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves, which remained over and above to them that had eaten.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And so they gathered, and they filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves, which were left over from those who had eaten.

New American Bible
So they collected them, and filled twelve wicker baskets with fragments from the five barley loaves that had been more than they could eat.

New Revised Standard Version
So they gathered them up, and from the fragments of the five barley loaves, left by those who had eaten, they filled twelve baskets.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they gathered them up, and filled twelve baskets with broken pieces, which were left over by those who ate from five barley loaves.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And they gathered and filled twelve large baskets with fragments left over to them who ate from the five loaves of barley bread.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Then they gathered them up, and filled twelve baskets with the broken pieces of the five barley loaves, which remained after they had eaten.

Godbey New Testament
Then they gathered them up, and filled twelve baskets from the live barley loaves, which remained to those having eaten.

Haweis New Testament
Then they collected them, and filled twelve baskets with fragments out of the five barley-loaves, which were more than enough for those who had eaten.

Mace New Testament
they gathered them therefore, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley-loaves, which remained after they all had been eating.

Weymouth New Testament
Accordingly they gathered them up; and with the fragments of the five barley loaves--the broken portions that remained over after they had done eating--they filled twelve baskets.

Worrell New Testament
So they gathered them up, and filled twelve baskets with pieces from the five barley loaves, which remained over to those who had eaten.

Worsley New Testament
They therefore gathered them together, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley-loaves, which remained after they had eaten.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Feeding of the Five Thousand
12And when everyone was full, He said to His disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over, so that nothing will be wasted.” 13So they collected them and filled twelve baskets with the pieces of the five barley loaves left over by those who had eaten. 14When the people saw the sign that Jesus had performed, they began to say, “Truly this is the Prophet who is to come into the world.”…

Cross References
2 Kings 4:42-44
Now a man from Baal-shalishah came to the man of God with a sack of twenty loaves of barley bread from the first ripe grain. “Give it to the people to eat,” said Elisha. / But his servant asked, “How am I to set twenty loaves before a hundred men?” “Give it to the people to eat,” said Elisha, “for this is what the LORD says: ‘They will eat and have some left over.’” / So he set it before them, and they ate and had some left over, according to the word of the LORD.

Matthew 14:20
They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.

Mark 6:43
and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces of bread and fish.

Luke 9:17
They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.

Exodus 16:4
Then the LORD said to Moses, “Behold, I will rain down bread from heaven for you. Each day the people are to go out and gather enough for that day. In this way I will test whether or not they will follow My instructions.

Exodus 16:12-15
“I have heard the grumbling of the Israelites. Tell them, ‘At twilight you will eat meat, and in the morning you will be filled with bread. Then you will know that I am the LORD your God.’” / That evening quail came and covered the camp, and in the morning there was a layer of dew around the camp. / When the layer of dew had evaporated, there were thin flakes on the desert floor, as fine as frost on the ground. ...

2 Kings 4:7
She went and told the man of God, and he said, “Go, sell the oil, and pay your debt. Then you and your sons can live on the remainder.”

Matthew 15:37
They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.

Mark 8:8
The people ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.

Luke 5:6-7
When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to tear. / So they signaled to their partners in the other boat to come and help them, and they came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink.

John 2:6-9
Now six stone water jars had been set there for the Jewish rites of purification. Each could hold from twenty to thirty gallons. / Jesus told the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” So they filled them to the brim. / “Now draw some out,” He said, “and take it to the master of the banquet.” They did so, ...

John 4:34
Jesus explained, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work.

John 12:24
Truly, truly, I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a seed. But if it dies, it bears much fruit.

John 21:11
So Simon Peter went aboard and dragged the net ashore. It was full of large fish, 153, but even with so many, the net was not torn.

Acts 4:33-35
With great power the apostles continued to give their testimony about the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And abundant grace was upon them all. / There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales, / and lay them at the apostles’ feet for distribution to anyone as he had need.


Treasury of Scripture

Therefore they gathered them together, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves, which remained over and above to them that had eaten.

and filled.

1 Kings 7:15,16
For he cast two pillars of brass, of eighteen cubits high apiece: and a line of twelve cubits did compass either of them about…

2 Kings 4:2-7
And Elisha said unto her, What shall I do for thee? tell me, what hast thou in the house? And she said, Thine handmaid hath not any thing in the house, save a pot of oil…

2 Chronicles 25:9
And Amaziah said to the man of God, But what shall we do for the hundred talents which I have given to the army of Israel? And the man of God answered, The LORD is able to give thee much more than this.

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John 6
1. Jesus feeds five thousand men with five loaves and two fishes.
15. Thereupon the people would have made him king;
16. but withdrawing himself, he walks on the sea to his disciples;
26. reproves the people flocking after him, and all the fleshly hearers of his word;
32. declares himself to be the bread of life to believers.
66. Many disciples depart from him.
68. Peter confesses him.
70. Judas is a devil.














So they collected them
This phrase indicates the disciples' obedience to Jesus' command to gather the leftovers. The Greek word for "collected" is "συνήγαγον" (synēgagon), which implies a careful gathering. This action reflects the importance of stewardship and the value of God's provision. It teaches us that nothing given by God should be wasted, emphasizing the principle of gratitude and responsibility.

and filled twelve baskets
The number "twelve" is significant in biblical numerology, often representing completeness or the twelve tribes of Israel. The Greek word for "baskets" is "κοφίνους" (kophinous), which were typically small, personal baskets used by Jews. This detail underscores the miraculous nature of the event, as the leftovers were abundant enough to fill these baskets completely, symbolizing God's provision for all His people.

with the pieces of the five barley loaves
"Barley loaves" were considered the bread of the poor, indicating the humble beginnings of the miracle. The Greek word for "pieces" is "κλάσματα" (klasmata), meaning fragments or broken pieces. This highlights the theme of Jesus as the Bread of Life, who provides abundantly even from the simplest of means. It also points to the idea that Jesus can take what is broken and make it whole, providing more than enough for our needs.

left over by those who had eaten
The phrase "left over" signifies the abundance of Jesus' provision. The Greek word "περισσεύσαντα" (perisseusanta) means to exceed or overflow. This abundance is a testament to the divine nature of Jesus' miracle, showing that He not only meets needs but exceeds them. It serves as a reminder of God's generosity and the overflowing grace available to believers.

(13) Comp. Note on Matthew 14:20.

Verse 13. - Therefore they gathered together, and filled twelve baskets with the broken pieces of the five barley loaves which remained over to them that had eaten, says, "For (οϋν) they gathered together, and had filled [ἐγέμισαν, first aorist, not pluperfect] twelve baskets with the fragments [the more than enough food that had been gathered and prepared for eating] of the five loaves;" and he makes John here speak, not of remnants left after the meal, but of bread broken before the meal. Such a treatment of the text cannot be justified on any pretext. The twelve baskets full (δώδεκα κοφίνους) are interesting in two ways. The number "twelve" naturally suggests that each one of the twelve apostles had been employed in the collection of the fragments. There is no need, with Luthardt, to imagine an unconscious reference to the twelve tribes of Israel, further than that the twelve apostles themselves were at first chosen with that reference. The number twelve points to the fact that the apostles had already been selected, though this Gospel is silent about that fact. Again, the word used for "basket" is that which is used in the three synoptic narratives, and contrasts with the σπύριδες, the word used in the later account of the feeding of the four thousand. It means the ordinary wallet, or corbis, in which Jews, on the march, were accustomed to carry their food. In Matthew 16:8-12, where the two miracles are compared with each other, the two words are again used. The "fragments," the superabundance of provision of love for all mankind, was an idea specially conveyed by our Lord as antithetic to the monopolizing doctrine of the scribes and Pharisees. It is unsatisfactory to suppose that the author of this Gospel manipulated the story as given in Mark, adapting it to his own purpose. John's narrative is full of fresh life, though not so pictorial as that of the Second Gospel. The incident of Philip and Andrew is calculated to throw much light upon the event without conflicting with the synoptists. The mythical hypothesis suggests that we have here a Messianic reproduction of the story of Elijah and the cruse of oil (1 Kings 17:16), or the augmentation of the oil by Elisha (2 Kings 4:1-7), and still more the feeding by Elisha of a hundred men with twenty loaves of bread and fresh ears of corn (2 Kings 4:42-44). The suggestion simply shows that there were anticipations in the prophetic career of the great prophets of the northern kingdom of that which the greater than Elijah. accomplished in vindication of his own mission.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
So
οὖν (oun)
Conjunction
Strong's 3767: Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.

they collected [them]
συνήγαγον (synēgagon)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 4863: From sun and ago; to lead together, i.e. Collect or convene; specially, to entertain.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

filled
ἐγέμισαν (egemisan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1072: To fill, load. Transitive from gemo; to fill entirely.

twelve
δώδεκα (dōdeka)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1427: Twelve; the usual way in which the Twelve apostles of Jesus are referred to. From duo and deka; two and ten, i.e. A dozen.

baskets
κοφίνους (kophinous)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 2894: A large basket. Of uncertain derivation; a basket.

with the pieces
κλασμάτων (klasmatōn)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural
Strong's 2801: A fragment, broken piece. From klao; a piece.

of
ἐκ (ek)
Preposition
Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.

the
τῶν (tōn)
Article - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

five
πέντε (pente)
Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 4002: Five. A primary number; 'five'.

barley
κριθίνων (krithinōn)
Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 2916: Made of barley. From krithe; consisting of barley.

loaves
ἄρτων (artōn)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 740: Bread, a loaf, food. From airo; bread or a loaf.

left over
ἐπερίσσευσαν (eperisseusan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 4052: From perissos; to superabound, be in excess, be superfluous; also to cause to superabound or excel.

by those
τοῖς (tois)
Article - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

who had eaten.
βεβρωκόσιν (bebrōkosin)
Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 977: To eat. A reduplicated and prolonged form of an obsolete primary verb; to eat.


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