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Jesus asked, "
How much bread do you have?" They said, "Seven loaves."
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He told the crowd to sit on the ground. He took the seven loaves, gave thanks, broke them apart, and gave them to his disciples to distribute; and they gave the bread to the crowd.
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They also had a few fish. He said a blessing over them, then gave them to the disciples to hand out also.
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They ate until they were full. They collected seven baskets full of leftovers.
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This was a crowd of about four thousand people! Jesus sent them away,
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then got into a boat with his disciples and went over to the region of Dalmanutha.
Looking for proof
11 The Pharisees showed up and began to argue with Jesus. To test him, they asked for a sign from heaven.
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With an impatient sigh, Jesus said, "
Why does this generation look for a sign? I assure you that no sign will be given to it."
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Leaving them, he got back in the boat and crossed to the other side of the lake.
Understanding about the bread
14 Jesus' disciples had forgotten to bring any bread, so they had only one loaf with them in the boat.
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He gave them strict orders: "
Watch out and be on your guard for the yeast of the Pharisees as well as the yeast of Herod."