Luke 9:14

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

For about five thousand men were there. But he said to his disciples, 'Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.'

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    For they were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties in a company.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    For there were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, Make them sit down in groups of fifty.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    For they were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties in a company.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    For{G1063} they were{G2258} about{G5616} five thousand{G4000} men.{G435} And{G1161} he said{G2036} unto{G4314} his{G846} disciples,{G3101} Make{G2625} them{G846} sit down{G2625} in{G303} companies,{G2828} about fifty{G4004} each.

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    For{G1063} they were{G2258}{(G5713)} about{G5616} five thousand{G4000} men{G435}. And{G1161} he said{G2036}{(G5627)} to{G4314} his{G846} disciples{G3101}, Make{G2625} them{G846} sit down{G2625}{(G5657)} by{G303} fifties{G4004} in a company{G2828}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    And they were about a fyve thousand men. And he sayde to his disciples: Cause them to syt doune by fyfties in a company.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    (for there were vpon a fyue thousande men) But he sayde vnto his disciples: Cause them to syt downe by fifties in a copany.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    For they were about fiue thousand men. Then he sayde to his disciples, Cause them to sit downe by fifties in a company.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And they were about fyue thousande men. And he said to his disciples: Cause the to sit downe by fifties in a companie.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    For they were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, ‹Make them sit down by fifties in a company.›

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    For they were about five thousand men. He said to his disciples, "Make them sit down in groups of about fifty each."

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    for they were about five thousand men. And he said unto his disciples, `Cause them to recline in companies, in each fifty;'

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    For they were about five thousand men. And he said unto his disciples, Make them sit down in companies, about fifty each.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    For they were about five thousand men. And he said unto his disciples, Make them sit down in companies, about fifty each.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    For there were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, Make them be seated in groups, about fifty to a group.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    For they were about five thousand men. He said to his disciples, "Make them sit down in groups of about fifty each."

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    (Now about five thousand men were there.) Then he said to his disciples,“Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.”

Referenced Verses

  • Mark 6:39-40 : 39 Then Jesus directed them to have all the crowd sit down in groups on the green grass. 40 So they sat down in groups of hundreds and fifties.
  • Mark 8:6 : 6 He commanded the crowd to sit down on the ground. Taking the seven loaves, he gave thanks, broke them, and gave them to his disciples to distribute, and they distributed them to the crowd.
  • 1 Cor 14:40 : 40 But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Luke 9:15-17
    3 verses
    88%

    15 So they did as instructed and had them all sit down.

    16 Taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven, gave thanks, broke them, and gave them to the disciples to distribute to the crowd.

    17 They all ate and were satisfied, and the leftovers were gathered—twelve baskets of broken pieces.

  • John 6:9-13
    5 verses
    87%

    9 'There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two small fish, but what are they for so many people?'

    10 Jesus said, 'Have the people sit down.' There was plenty of grass in the place, so the men sat down, about five thousand in number.

    11 Jesus took the loaves, and after giving thanks, he distributed them to those who were reclining, and likewise the fish, as much as they wanted.

    12 When they were full, he said to his disciples, 'Gather up the leftover pieces so that nothing is wasted.'

    13 So they gathered them up and filled twelve baskets with pieces left over from the five barley loaves, which were more than enough for those who had eaten.

  • Mark 6:36-44
    9 verses
    87%

    36 'Send the people away so that they can go to the surrounding countryside and villages and buy themselves something to eat.'

    37 But He answered them, 'You give them something to eat.' They said to Him, 'Should we go and buy two hundred denarii worth of bread and give it to them to eat?'

    38 He asked them, 'How many loaves do you have? Go and see.' When they found out, they said, 'Five, and two fish.'

    39 Then Jesus directed them to have all the crowd sit down in groups on the green grass.

    40 So they sat down in groups of hundreds and fifties.

    41 Taking the five loaves and the two fish, He looked up to heaven, gave thanks, and broke the loaves. Then He gave them to His disciples to distribute to the people, and He also divided the two fish among them all.

    42 They all ate and were satisfied.

    43 And the disciples picked up twelve baskets full of broken pieces of bread and fish.

    44 The number of men who had eaten the loaves was about five thousand.

  • Luke 9:12-13
    2 verses
    83%

    12 As the day was coming to an end, the twelve approached him and said, 'Send the crowd away so they can go to the surrounding villages and countryside to find food and lodging, because we are in a remote place here.'

    13 But he said to them, 'You give them something to eat.' They replied, 'We have no more than five loaves and two fish—unless we go and buy food for all these people.'

  • Matt 14:15-22
    8 verses
    83%

    15 When it was evening, the disciples came to Him and said, 'This is a deserted place, and the hour is already late. Send the crowds away so that they can go into the villages and buy food for themselves.'

    16 But Jesus replied, 'They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.'

    17 They said to Him, 'We have nothing here except five loaves and two fish.'

    18 Jesus said, 'Bring them here to me.'

    19 Then He instructed the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish, He looked up to heaven, gave thanks, and broke the loaves. He then gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds.

    20 They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples collected twelve baskets full of leftover pieces.

    21 The number of those who ate was about five thousand men, besides women and children.

    22 Immediately, Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of Him to the other side, while He dismissed the crowds.

  • Matt 15:32-38
    7 verses
    79%

    32 Jesus called his disciples to him and said, “I have compassion for these people; they have already been with me three days and have nothing to eat. I do not want to send them away hungry, or they may faint on the way.”

    33 His disciples replied, “Where could we get enough bread in this remote place to feed such a crowd?”

    34 Jesus asked, “How many loaves do you have?” “Seven,” they replied, “and a few small fish.”

    35 He told the crowd to sit down on the ground.

    36 Then he took the seven loaves and the fish, and when he had given thanks, he broke them and gave them to the disciples, and they in turn to the people.

    37 They all ate and were satisfied. Afterward the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.

    38 The number of those who ate was four thousand men, besides women and children.

  • Mark 8:4-9
    6 verses
    78%

    4 The disciples answered him, 'Where can anyone get enough bread to satisfy these people here in this deserted place?'

    5 Jesus asked them, 'How many loaves do you have?' They said, 'Seven.'

    6 He commanded the crowd to sit down on the ground. Taking the seven loaves, he gave thanks, broke them, and gave them to his disciples to distribute, and they distributed them to the crowd.

    7 They also had a few small fish. After giving thanks for them, he said to distribute them as well.

    8 They ate and were satisfied. Then they collected seven baskets of leftover pieces.

    9 About four thousand people were there. He sent them away.

  • Mark 8:19-20
    2 verses
    76%

    19 When I broke the five loaves for the five thousand, how many baskets full of leftover pieces did you collect?' They said to him, 'Twelve.'

    20 And when I broke the seven loaves for the four thousand, how many large baskets full of leftover pieces did you collect?' They said, 'Seven.'

  • Mark 8:1-2
    2 verses
    74%

    1 During those days, a very large crowd gathered, and since they had nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples to him and said to them,

    2 I feel compassion for the crowd because they have already been with me for three days and have nothing to eat.

  • John 6:5
    73%

    5 When Jesus looked up and saw a large crowd coming toward him, he said to Philip, 'Where can we buy bread so that these people may eat?'

  • Matt 16:9-10
    2 verses
    73%

    9 Do you still not understand? Don't you remember the five loaves for the five thousand and how many baskets you gathered?

    10 Or the seven loaves for the four thousand and how many large baskets you gathered?

  • Acts 4:4
    72%

    4 But many of those who heard the message believed, and the number of men grew to about five thousand.

  • Mark 6:31
    71%

    31 Then He said to them, 'Come away by yourselves to a solitary place and rest for a while.' For many people were coming and going, and they did not even have a chance to eat.

  • Matt 5:1
    71%

    1 When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside, and after he sat down, his disciples came to him.