Mark 8:6

New Century Version

Jesus told the people to sit on the ground. Then he took the seven loaves, gave thanks to God, and divided the bread. He gave the pieces to his followers to give to the people, and they did so.

Cross References

Matthew 26:26

While they were eating, Jesus took some bread and thanked God for it and broke it. Then he gave it to his followers and said, “Take this bread and eat it; this is my body.”

Mark 8:20

“And when I divided seven loaves of bread for the four thousand, how many baskets did you fill with leftover pieces of food?” They answered, “Seven.”

Mark 8:5

Jesus asked, “How many loaves of bread do you have?” They answered, “Seven.”

Mark 8:7

The followers also had a few small fish. After Jesus gave thanks for the fish, he told his followers to give them to the people also.

Luke 12:37

They will be blessed when their master comes home, because he sees that they were watching for him. I tell you the truth, the master will dress himself to serve and tell the servants to sit at the table, and he will serve them.

Luke 24:30

When Jesus was at the table with them, he took some bread, gave thanks, divided it, and gave it to them.

John 2:5

His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you to do.”

John 6:23

But then some boats came from Tiberias and landed near the place where the people had eaten the bread after the Lord had given thanks.

Romans 14:6

Those who think one day is more important than other days are doing that for the Lord. And those who eat all kinds of food are doing that for the Lord, and they give thanks to God. Others who refuse to eat some foods do that for the Lord, and they give thanks to God.

Colossians 3:17

Everything you do or say should be done to obey Jesus your Lord. And in all you do, give thanks to God the Father through Jesus.

1 Samuel 9:13

As soon as you enter the town, you will find him before he goes up to the place of worship to eat. The people will not begin eating until the seer comes, because he must bless the sacrifice. After that, the guests will eat. Go now, and you should find him.”