Matthew 15:36

New American Standard Bible 2020

and He took the seven loaves and the fish; and after giving thanks, He broke them and started giving them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds.

Cross References

Matthew 14:19

And ordering the crowds to sit down on the grass, He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looked up toward heaven. He blessed the food and breaking the loaves, He gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds.

Matthew 15:35

And He directed the people to sit down on the ground;

Luke 22:17

And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He said, “Take this and share it among yourselves;

Luke 22:19

And when He had taken some bread and given thanks, He broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body, which is being given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.”

Luke 24:30

And it came about, when He had reclined at the table with them, that He took the bread and blessed it, and He broke it and began giving it to them.

John 6:11

Jesus then took the loaves, and after giving thanks He distributed them to those who were reclining; likewise also of the fish, as much as they wanted.

John 6:23

Other small boats came from Tiberias near to the place where they ate the bread after the Lord had given thanks.

Acts 27:35

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

Romans 14:6

The one who observes the day, observes it for the Lord, and the one who eats, does so with regard to the Lord, for he gives thanks to God; and the one who does not eat, it is for the Lord that he does not eat, and he gives thanks to God.

1 Corinthians 10:31

Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all things for the glory of God.

1 Corinthians 14:16

For otherwise, if you bless God in the spirit only, how will the one who occupies the place of the outsider know to say the “Amen” at your giving of thanks, since he does not understand what you are saying?

1 Samuel 9:13

As soon as you enter the city you will find him before he goes up to the high place to eat, for the people will not eat until he comes, because he must bless the sacrifice; afterward those who are invited will eat. Now then, go up, for you will find him about this time.”