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John's disciples heard about this. So they came and took his body. Then they placed it in a tomb.
Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand
30 The apostles gathered around Jesus. They told him all they had done and taught.
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But many people were coming and going. So they did not even have a chance to eat. Then Jesus said to his apostles, "Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place. You need to get some rest."
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So they went away by themselves in a boat to a quiet place.
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But many people who saw them leaving recognized them. They ran from all the towns and got there ahead of them.
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When Jesus came ashore, he saw a large crowd. He felt deep concern for them. They were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many things.
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By that time it was late in the day. His disciples came to him. "There is nothing here," they said. "It's already very late.
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Send the people away. They can go and buy something to eat in the nearby countryside and villages."
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But Jesus answered, "You give them something to eat." They said to him, "That would take eight months of a person's pay! Should we go and spend that much on bread? Are we supposed to feed them?"
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"How many loaves do you have?" Jesus asked. "Go and see." When they found out, they said, "Five loaves and two fish."
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Then Jesus directed them to have all the people sit down in groups on the green grass.