About 5,000 men were fed that day, in addition to all the women and children!
They all ate as much as they wanted, and afterward, the disciples picked up twelve baskets of leftovers.
Immediately after this, Jesus insisted that his disciples get back into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake, while he sent the people home.
A total of 5,000 men and their families were fed.
“Tell everyone to sit down,” Jesus said. So they all sat down on the grassy slopes. (The men alone numbered about 5,000.)
There were no needy people among them, because those who owned land or houses would sell them
But many of the people who heard their message believed it, so the number of men who believed now totaled about 5,000.
And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.