Matthew 15:36

New American Bible - revised edition

Then he took the seven loaves and the fish, gave thanks, broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, who in turn gave them to the crowds.

Cross References

Romans 14:6

Whoever observes the day, observes it for the Lord. Also whoever eats, eats for the Lord, since he gives thanks to God; while whoever abstains, abstains for the Lord and gives thanks to God.

Luke 22:19

Then he took the bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which will be given for you; do this in memory of me.”

Acts 27:35

When he said this, he took bread, gave thanks to God in front of them all, broke it, and began to eat.

John 6:11

Then Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed them to those who were reclining, and also as much of the fish as they wanted.

1 Corinthians 10:31

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

1 Samuel 9:13

When you enter the city, you may reach him before he goes up to the high place to eat. The people will not eat until he arrives; only after he blesses the sacrifice will the invited guests eat. Go up immediately, for you should find him right now.” Saul Meets Samuel.

John 6:23

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

Luke 24:30

And it happened that, while he was with them at table, he took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them.

Luke 22:17

Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and said, “Take this and share it among yourselves;

Matthew 14:19

and he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, he said the blessing, broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, who in turn gave them to the crowds.

Matthew 15:35

He ordered the crowd to sit down on the ground.

1 Corinthians 14:16

Otherwise, if you pronounce a blessing [with] the spirit, how shall one who holds the place of the uninstructed say the “Amen” to your thanksgiving, since he does not know what you are saying?