Matthew 15:36

God's Word

He took the seven loaves and the fish and gave thanks to God. Then he broke the bread and gave it to the disciples, and they gave the bread and fish to the people.

Cross References

Matthew 14:19

Then he ordered the people to sit down on the grass. After he took the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven and blessed the food. He broke the loaves apart, gave them to the disciples, and they gave them to the people.

Matthew 15:35

He ordered the crowd to sit down on the ground.

Luke 22:17

Then he took a cup and spoke a prayer of thanksgiving. He said, “Take this, and share it.

Luke 22:19

Then Jesus took bread and spoke a prayer of thanksgiving. He broke the bread, gave it to them, and said, “This is my body, which is given up for you. Do this to remember me.”

Luke 24:30

While he was at the table with them, he took bread and blessed it. He broke the bread and gave it to them.

John 6:11

Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed them to the people who were sitting there. He did the same thing with the fish. All the people ate as much as they wanted.

John 6:23

Other boats from Tiberias arrived near the place where they had eaten the bread after the Lord gave thanks.

Acts 27:35

After Paul said this, he took some bread, thanked God in front of everyone, broke it, and began to eat.

Romans 14:6

When people observe a special day, they observe it to honor the Lord. When people eat all kinds of foods, they honor the Lord as they eat, since they give thanks to God. Vegetarians also honor the Lord when they eat, and they, too, give thanks to God.

1 Corinthians 10:31

So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything to the glory of God.

1 Corinthians 14:16

Otherwise, if you praise God only with your spirit, how can outsiders say “Amen!” to your prayer of thanksgiving? They don’t know what you’re saying.

1 Samuel 9:13

As you go into the city, you can find him before he goes to the worship site to eat. The people will not eat until he comes, since he blesses the sacrifice. Then those who are invited may eat. Go. You should be able to find him now.”