Verse 11

Then Jesus took the loaves, and when he had given thanks, he distributed the bread to those who were seated. He then did the same with the fish, as much as they wanted.

Referenced Verses

• John 6:23 : 23 Other boats from Tiberias came to shore near the place where they had eaten the bread after the Lord had given thanks.
• Matt 15:36 : 36 he took the seven loaves and the fish, and after giving thanks, he broke them and began giving them to the disciples, who then gave them to the crowds.
• 1 Thess 5:18 : 18 in everything give thanks. For this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
• 1 Tim 4:4-5 : 4 For every creation of God is good and no food is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving. 5 For it is sanctified by God’s word and by prayer.
• Luke 24:30 : 30 When he had taken his place at the table with them, he took the bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them.
• Acts 27:35 : 35 After he said this, Paul took bread and gave thanks to God in front of them all, broke it, and began to eat.
• Rom 14:6 : 6 The one who observes the day does it for the Lord. The one who eats, eats for the Lord because he gives thanks to God, and the one who abstains from eating abstains for the Lord, and he gives thanks to God.
• 1 Cor 10:31 : 31 So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.
• 1 Sam 9:13 : 13 When you enter the town, you can find him before he goes up to the high place to eat. The people won’t eat until he arrives, for he must bless the sacrifice. Once that happens, those who have been invited will eat. Now go on up, for this is the time when you can find him!”