So he gave the order, “Have the people sit down on the grass.”
“Have everyone sit down,” Jesus said to his disciples. So on the vast grassy slope, more than five thousand hungry people sat down.
“How many barley loaves do you have?” Jesus asked. “Seven,” they replied, “and a few small fish.”
Then he took the seven loaves and the fish and gave thanks to God. He broke the bread and gave it to his disciples, who then distributed the food to the crowds.