John 6:12

New English Translation

When they were all satisfied, Jesus said to his disciples, “Gather up the broken pieces that are left over, so that nothing is wasted.”

Cross References

Nehemiah 8:10

He said to them, “Go and eat delicacies and drink sweet drinks and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared. For this day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the lord is your strength.”

Nehemiah 9:25

They captured fortified cities and fertile land. They took possession of houses full of all sorts of good things – wells previously dug, vineyards, olive trees, and fruit trees in abundance. They ate until they were full and grew fat. They enjoyed to the full your great goodness.

Proverbs 18:9

The one who is slack in his work is a brother to one who destroys.

Luke 1:53

he has filled the hungry with good things, and has sent the rich away empty.

Luke 15:13

After a few days, the younger son gathered together all he had and left on a journey to a distant country, and there he squandered his wealth with a wild lifestyle.

Luke 16:1

Jesus also said to the disciples, “There was a rich man who was informed of accusations that his manager was wasting his assets.

Luke 9:17

They all ate and were satisfied, and what was left over was picked up – twelve baskets of broken pieces.

John 2:2

and Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the wedding.