John 6:1-6

1 After this, Jesus went across the Sea of Galilee (some call it Tiberias).
2 A huge crowd followed him, attracted by the miracles they had seen him do among the sick.
3 When he got to the other side, he climbed a hill and sat down, surrounded by his disciples.
4 It was nearly time for the Feast of Passover, kept annually by the Jews.
5 When Jesus looked out and saw that a large crowd had arrived, he said to Philip, "Where can we buy bread to feed these people?"
6 He said this to stretch Philip's faith. He already knew what he was going to do.
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