Matthew 15:36

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Summary

And he took the seven loaves and the fishes, and gave thanks, and brake them, and gave to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude.

And gave thanks

General references

Mark 8:20

Bible References

And gave thanks

While they were eating, Jesus took some bread, and

after a blessing, He broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is My body.”

As soon as you enter the city you will find him before he goes up to the high place to eat, for the people will not eat until he comes, because he must bless the sacrifice; afterward those who are invited will eat. Now therefore, go up for you will find him at once.”

And when He had taken some bread and given thanks, He broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.”

When He had reclined at the table with them, He took the bread and blessed it, and breaking it, He began giving it to them.

Jesus then took the loaves, and having given thanks, He distributed to those who were seated; likewise also of the fish as much as they wanted.

Having said this, he took bread and gave thanks to God in the presence of all, and he broke it and began to eat.

He who observes the day, observes it for the Lord, and he who eats, does so for the Lord, for he gives thanks to God; and he who eats not, for the Lord he does not eat, and gives thanks to God.

Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

men who forbid marriage and advocate abstaining from foods which God has created to be gratefully shared in by those who believe and know the truth.

General references

“When I broke the seven for the four thousand, how many large baskets full of broken pieces did you pick up?” And they *said to Him, “Seven.”