John 6:11

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Summary

And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would.

When

1 Timothy 4:4

Bible References

When

(However, meanwhile, some other [small] boats had come from Tiberias [i.e., a small town on the west side of the lake] near where they had eaten bread after the Lord had given thanks).

And it happened when Jesus had reclined at the dinner table with them [Note: See Matt. 23:6], that He took a [small] loaf of bread, asked God's blessing on it, then broke it and gave [pieces] to the two men.

And when he had said this he took bread, gave thanks to God for it in front of everyone, then broke it and began to eat.

The person who observes a certain day [as specially sacred], does so out of devotion to the Lord. And the person who eats [only certain foods] does so out of devotion to the Lord, for he is thankful to God [for what he eats]. And the person who refuses to eat [certain foods], does so out of devotion to the Lord and he is thankful to God [for what he does eat].

So, whether you people eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all to honor God.

Thank [God] for everything, for this is what God wants for you in [the fellowship of] Christ Jesus.

For everything created by God is permitted [to be eaten] and nothing should be refused, if it is received with gratitude,