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Jesus asked, "How many loaves of bread do you have?" They answered, "Seven."
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Jesus told the people to sit on the ground. Then he took the seven loaves, gave thanks to God, and divided the bread. He gave the pieces to his followers to give to the people, and they did so.
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The followers also had a few small fish. After Jesus gave thanks for the fish, he told his followers to give them to the people also.
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All the people ate and were satisfied. Then his followers filled seven baskets with the leftover pieces of food.
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There were about four thousand people who ate. After they had eaten, Jesus sent them home.
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Then right away he got into a boat with his followers and went to the area of Dalmanutha.
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The Pharisees came to Jesus and began to ask him questions. Hoping to trap him, they asked Jesus for a miracle from God.
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Jesus sighed deeply and said, "Why do you people ask for a miracle as a sign? I tell you the truth, no sign will be given to you."
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Then Jesus left the Pharisees and went in the boat to the other side of the lake.
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His followers had only one loaf of bread with them in the boat; they had forgotten to bring more.
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Jesus warned them, "Be careful! Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and the yeast of Herod."