Then Jesus took the loaves, and when he had given thanks, he distributed the bread to those who were seated. He then did the same with the fish, as much as they wanted.

Then the Jewish leaders were astonished and said, "How does this man know so much when he has never had formal instruction?"

Thus the people who had come to mourn said, "Look how much he loved him!"

I tell you the solemn truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains by itself alone. But if it dies, it produces much grain.

I will not speak with you much longer, for the ruler of this world is coming. He has no power over me,

"I am the vine; you are the branches. The one who remains in me -- and I in him -- bears much fruit, because apart from me you can accomplish nothing.

My Father is honored by this, that you bear much fruit and show that you are my disciples.