Matthew 15:37

37 And they all ate and were satisfied. The broken portions that remained over they took up--seven full hampers.

Matthew 15:37 Meaning and Commentary

Matthew 15:37

And they did all eat, and were filled
Every one had a share of the provision, and that to full satisfaction; no one was overlooked and neglected, and everyone had as much as he could eat:

and they took up of the broken meat that was left, seven baskets
full.
The disciples, after they had distributed to everyone his portion, went round, and collected the remaining fragments, and filled seven baskets therewith, according to the number of the loaves which were broken; and so had a full return for the loaves and fishes they spared on this occasion.

Matthew 15:37 In-Context

35 So He bade all the people sit down on the ground,

36 and He took the seven loaves and the fish, and after giving thanks He broke them up and then distributed them to the disciples, and they to the people.

37 And they all ate and were satisfied. The broken portions that remained over they took up--seven full hampers.

38 Those who ate were 4,000 adult men, without reckoning women and children.

39 He then dismissed the people, went on board the boat, and came into the district of Magadan.