John 6:12

Contemporary English Version 1995

The people ate all they wanted, and Jesus told his disciples to gather up the leftovers, so that nothing would be wasted.

Cross References

Luke 1:53

God gives the hungry good things to eat, and sends the rich away with nothing.

Luke 9:17

Everyone ate all they wanted. What was left over filled twelve baskets.

Nehemiah 9:25

They captured strong cities and rich farmland; they took furnished houses, as well as cisterns, vineyards, olive orchards, and numerous fruit trees. They ate till they were satisfied, and they celebrated your abundant blessings.

Nehemiah 8:10

Nehemiah told the people, “Enjoy your good food and wine and share some with those who didn't have anything to bring. Don't be sad! This is a special day for the Lord, and he will make you happy and strong.”

Proverbs 18:9

Being lazy is no different from being a troublemaker.

Luke 15:13

Not long after that, the younger son packed up everything he owned and left for a foreign country, where he wasted all his money in wild living.

Luke 16:1

Jesus said to his disciples: A rich man once had a manager to take care of his business. But he was told that his manager was wasting money.

John 2:2

Jesus and his disciples had also been invited and were there.