Matthew 15:36

The Passion Translation

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.

Cross References

Matthew 14:19

Then he had everyone sit down on the grass and he then took the five loaves and two fish. He looked up into heaven, gave thanks to God, and broke the bread into pieces. He then gave it to his disciples, who in turn gave it to the crowds.

Matthew 15:35

So he gave the order, “Have the people sit down on the grass.”

Luke 22:17

Then he raised a cup and gave thanks to God and said to them, “Take this and pass it on to one another and drink.

Luke 22:19

Then he lifted up a loaf, and after praying a prayer of thanksgiving to God, he gave each of his apostles a piece of bread, saying, “This loaf is my body, which is now being offered to you. Always eat it to remember me.”

Luke 24:30

Joining them at the table for supper, he took bread and blessed it and broke it, then gave it to them.

John 6:11

Jesus then took the barley loaves and the fish and gave thanks to God. He then gave it to the disciples to distribute to the people. Miraculously, the food multiplied, with everyone eating as much as they wanted!

Acts 27:35

Then Paul took bread and gave thanks to God in front of them, broke it and began to eat.

Romans 14:6

For the person who observes one day as especially sacred does it to honor the Lord. And the same is true regarding what a person eats. The one who eats everything eats to honor the Lord, because he gives thanks to God, and the one who has a special diet does it to honor the Lord, and he also gives thanks to God.

1 Corinthians 10:31

Whether you eat or drink, live your life in a way that glorifies and honors God.

1 Corinthians 14:16

Otherwise, if you are praising God in your spirit, how could someone without the gift participate by adding his “amen” to your giving of thanks, since he doesn’t have a clue of what you’re saying?