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Mark 8:4-9

4 His disciples answered, “But where in this remote place can anyone get enough bread to feed them?”

5 “How many loaves do you have?” Jesus asked.
“Seven,” they replied.

6 He told the crowd to sit down on the ground. When he had taken the seven loaves and given thanks, he broke them and gave them to his disciples to set before the people, and they did so.

7 They had a few small fish as well; he gave thanks for them also and told the disciples to distribute them.

8 The people ate and were satisfied. Afterward the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.

9 About four thousand men were present. And having sent them away,

Cross References for Mark 8:4-9

2 Kings 7:2 - The officer on whose arm the king was leaning said to the man of God, “Look, even if the Lord s... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 7:2 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 7:2

Psalms 78:19-20 - They spoke against God, saying, “Can God spread a table in the desert? Click to read the verse Psalms 78:19-20 Click to read the verse Psalms 78:19-20

Numbers 11:13 - Where can I get meat for all these people? They keep wailing to me, ‘Give us meat to eat!’ Click to read the verse Numbers 11:13 Click to read the verse Numbers 11:13

Matthew 15:33 - His disciples answered, “Where could we get enough bread in this remote place to feed such a cr... Click to read the verse Matthew 15:33 Click to read the verse Matthew 15:33

Numbers 11:22 - Would they have enough if flocks and herds were slaughtered for them? Would they have enough if... Click to read the verse Numbers 11:22 Click to read the verse Numbers 11:22

2 Kings 4:42-44 - Feeding of a Hundred A man came from Baal Shalishah, bringing the man of God twenty loaves of b... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 4:42-44 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 4:42-44

2 Kings 4:43 - “How can I set this before a hundred men?” his servant asked. But Elisha answered, “Give it to ... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 4:43 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 4:43

Numbers 11:21-23 - But Moses said, “Here I am among six hundred thousand men on foot, and you say, ‘I will give th... Click to read the verse Numbers 11:21-23 Click to read the verse Numbers 11:21-23

Mark 6:52 - for they had not understood about the loaves; their hearts were hardened. Click to read the verse Mark 6:52 Click to read the verse Mark 6:52

Mark 6:36-37 - Send the people away so they can go to the surrounding countryside and villages and buy themsel... Click to read the verse Mark 6:36-37 Click to read the verse Mark 6:36-37

John 6:7-9 - Philip answered him, “Eight months’ wages would not buy enough bread for each one to have a bite!” Click to read the verse John 6:7-9 Click to read the verse John 6:7-9