Thematic Bible: Grace before
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Food » Grace before » Admonitions concerning eating
Then Jesus said to His disciples, "So, I tell you, do not worry about [the material things of] your life, [such as] what you will eat or what you will wear on your body.
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So, whether you people eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all to honor God.
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Eat whatever is sold in the [public] meat markets, without asking any questions [about it] for [your] conscience' sake [i.e., do not inquire about the previous use of the food you buy, because you might discover something about it that would make you feel guilty of wrongdoing if you ate it].
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And into whatever town you enter and are welcomed, eat whatever is placed in front of you,
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For everything created by God is permitted [to be eaten] and nothing should be refused, if it is received with gratitude,
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Food » Grace before » Blessings (grace) before meals
He ordered the crowds to recline on the grass. Then He took the five loaves of bread and two fish and, looking up to heaven, asked God's blessing on the food, broke it [in pieces], then gave it to the disciples to distribute to the crowds.
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and He took the seven loaves of bread and the fish and gave thanks to God for them. He divided the food and gave it to the disciples who, [in turn], distributed it to the crowds.
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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.
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and after giving thanks [for it], He broke it [in pieces] and said, "This represents my [physical] body, which is [to be given] for you. [Continue to] do this in memory of me."
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