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John 6:12
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And when they had eaten their fill, he told his disciples, "Gather up the leftover fragments, that nothing may be lost."
John 6:12 Meaning and Commentary
John 6:12
When they were filled
Had not only eaten, but had made a full meal, and were thoroughly satisfied, having eaten as much as they could, or chose to eat:
he said unto his disciples, gather up the fragments that remain,
that nothing be lost;
this he said, partly that the truth, reality, and greatness of the miracle might be clearly discerned; and partly, to teach frugality, that, in the midst of abundance, care be taken that nothing be lost of the good things which God gives; and which may be useful to other persons, or at another time.
Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible
John 6:12 In-Context
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Jesus said, "Have the people sit down." Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, about five thousand in number.
11
Jesus then took the loaves, and when he had given thanks, he distributed them to those who were seated. So also the fish, as much as they wanted.
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And when they had eaten their fill, he told his disciples, "Gather up the leftover fragments, that nothing may be lost."
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So they gathered them up and filled twelve baskets with fragments from the five barley loaves left by those who had eaten.
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When the people saw the sign that he had done, they said, "This is indeed the Prophet who is to come into the world!"
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