Matthew 14:21

Contemporary English Version 1995

There were about 5,000 men who ate, not counting the women and children.

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I pray that God will take care of all your needs with the wonderful blessings that come from Christ Jesus!

But a lot of people who had heard the message believed it. So by now there were about 5,000 followers of the Lord.

and no one went in need of anything. Everyone who owned land or houses would sell them and bring the money

The ground was covered with grass, and Jesus told his disciples to tell everyone to sit down. About 5,000 men were in the crowd.

After everyone had eaten all they wanted, Jesus' disciples picked up twelve large baskets of leftovers.

At once, Jesus made his disciples get into a boat and start back across the lake. But he stayed until he had sent the crowds away.

There were 5,000 men who ate the food.