Thematic Bible: Miracles connected with


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but he was rebuked for his transgression: for an ass, as dumb as it was, spoke with an articulate voice, and reprimanded the extravagance of the prophet. Verse ConceptsBalaams DonkeyMadnessMouthsRebukeRestraintPeople Acting MadlyDumbnessBeing ReprovedDumbThe Dumb Speaking








then giving orders for the company to sit down on the grass, he took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks; then breaking the loaves into pieces, he gave them to his disciples, and the disciples to the company: who all of them eat, Verse ConceptsAttitudes Of ThankfulfnessRiches, Nature OfSittingThankfulnessThanksgivingThanksgiving Before MealsFive ThingsFeeding GroupsReclining To EatThe Disciples ActionsBreaking Of BreadTwo AnimalsGiving Food And DrinkJesus PrayingThanking God For FoodDividing Food

then taking the seven loaves, and the fish, he gave thanks, and distributed them, by pieces, to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude. Verse ConceptsThankfulnessThanksgiving Before MealsSeven ThingsBreaking Of BreadGiving Food And DrinkThanking God For FoodDividing FoodFish

which being done, they enclosed such a multitude of fish, the net began to break: Verse ConceptsFishingNets TornCatch Of FishFish

and he said to them make no provision for your journey: take neither staff, nor sack, nor bread, nor money; and but one coat for each. when you are lodg'd in any house, there stay, till you leave the place. if any refuse to entertain you, when you leave that city, shake off the dust from your feet, as a sign of their being abandon'd. read more.
accordingly they departed, and travell'd thro' the towns, preaching the gospel, and performing cures every where. Now Herod the tetrarch was inform'd of all his transactions: and was perplex'd at the relation of some, that John was risen from the dead: whilst others said, Elias appear'd: and others, that one of the old prophets was come to life again. but Herod said, John was beheaded by my order, who then can this be, who, they say, performs such strange things? and he desired to have a sight of Jesus. The Apostles, upon their return to Jesus, acquainted him with what they had done. and taking them with him, he retired into a desart place over-against the city of Bethsaida: where the people, who were inform'd of it, followed him: which he did not discountenance, but explained to them the reign of the Messiah, and relieved those, who wanted to be cured. As the day began to decline, the twelve came to him, and said, dismiss the multitude, that they may go to the nearest towns and villages for lodging and provisions: for here we are in a desart place. and he said to them, do you yourselves give them something to eat. they replied, we can furnish only five loaves and two fishes, unless we go and buy provisions for all this people: for they were about five thousand. but Jesus said to his disciples, make them sit down by fifties in a company. accordingly they ranged them, and made them all sit down. then he took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he ask'd blessing: then divided them, and gave them to his disciples to be distributed among the people: and tho' they all eat sufficiently, there was a surplusage of twelve baskets full of fragments carried away.

and they gave him a piece of broil'd fish, and of a honey-comb; Verse ConceptsFishesHoneyPeople Providing FoodDocetismFishcooking

assoon as they were come to land, they saw fish frying upon a fire of coals there, and bread. Jesus said to them, bring some of the fish you have now caught. Simon Peter therefore went aboard, and drew the net to land loaded with an hundred and fifty three great fish: and notwithstanding the number, the net did not break. read more.
come, said Jesus, let us dine. but none of the disciples offer'd to ask him, who he was; for they saw well enough that it was the Lord. Jesus then advanc'd, and taking bread, he gave them some, and fish likewise.


for as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly: so shall the son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. Verse ConceptsFishesStomachsTypes Of ChristForetelling Christ's DeathMinistry Of The Son Of ManThree Days And NightsFishmathjonahJesus Foretelling His Resurrection

they answered him, no. and he said to them, cast the net on the right side of the vessel, and ye shall find. so they cast it, and it was so full of fish they were not able to draw it. Verse ConceptsNetsMiracles Of ChristRight SidesCatch Of FishFish

having finished his sermon, he said to Simon, row into deep water, and throw out your nets for a draught. master, said Simon, we have toil'd all the night, without any prize: however, since you give the word, I will throw the net. which being done, they enclosed such a multitude of fish, the net began to break: read more.
so they made a signal to their partners in the other ship to come and help them. accordingly they came, and loaded both the boats so with fish that they began to sink.

however, lest we should give offence, go you to the sea, throw in a book, and take the first fish that strikes: then open its jaws, and you will find a piece of money: that take, and give it to them for me and thee. Verse ConceptsForeknowledgeethics, socialCivic DutiesLoyaltyMiracles Of ChristCitizens, Christian DutiesCoinsDivine Power Over NatureCitizenshipDo Not HinderFishtaxes

we have nothing here, said they, but five loaves, and two fishes. bring them hither, said he. then giving orders for the company to sit down on the grass, he took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks; then breaking the loaves into pieces, he gave them to his disciples, and the disciples to the company: who all of them eat, read more.
and were filled: and they carried away twelve baskets full of fragments that were left. now they that had eaten, were about five thousand men, beside women and children.

Jesus asked, how many loaves have ye? they reply'd, seven, and a few small fish. Verse ConceptsSevenSeven ThingsSmall CreaturesFew ThingsFish

which being done, they enclosed such a multitude of fish, the net began to break: Verse ConceptsFishingNets TornCatch Of FishFish

for he, and all the company were frightned at the draught of fish they had taken: Verse ConceptsAmazement, Of Christ's MiraclesAstonishmentCatch Of Fish

however, lest we should give offence, go you to the sea, throw in a book, and take the first fish that strikes: then open its jaws, and you will find a piece of money: that take, and give it to them for me and thee. Verse ConceptsForeknowledgeethics, socialCivic DutiesLoyaltyMiracles Of ChristCitizens, Christian DutiesCoinsDivine Power Over NatureCitizenshipDo Not HinderFishtaxes

assoon as they were come to land, they saw fish frying upon a fire of coals there, and bread. Verse ConceptsBakingCoal, Uses OfCharcoalFishcooking






Immediately the vail of the temple was rent in two, from the top to the bottom; the earth trembled, the rocks split, Verse ConceptsCurtainsAccess To God, Through ChristMost Holy PlaceSplitting RocksThe Ground Being SplitNets TornThe Veil Torn








they shall handle serpents, and if they drink any mortal poison, it shall do them no hurt: they shall lay hands on the sick, and the sick shall recover. Verse ConceptsBitingSerpentsSnakesCharismatic IssuesLaying On Of HandsPower Over SnakesLaying On Hands To HealHealing Through DisciplesHurthurting



About the sixth hour, it was dark all over the land till the ninth hour. the sun was obscured, and the veil of the temple was rent in two.













(for a messenger went down at certain times into the pool, and agitated the water: the first then that stepped in after this commotion of the water, was cured of whatever disease he had.) Verse ConceptsBeing FirstDisease

and said to him, go wash in the pool of Siloam (a word which signifies sent.) so he went and washed, and came seeing. Verse ConceptsMedicineVisionPoolsChrist SendingBlindnessRelationships And Dating






the disciples seeing him walking on the sea, cry'd out in a fright, an apparition; and they scream'd for fear. but Jesus immediately call'd to them, take courage, said he, it is I, don't be afraid. Peter answered, Lord, said he, if it be you, bid me come upon the water to you. read more.
Jesus said, come. and Peter getting out of the ship, walk'd on the water to go to Jesus.






these Jesus order'd the waiters to fill with water. so they filled them up to the brim. now fill out, said he, and carry it to the steward of the feast, which accordingly they did. as soon as the steward had tasted the water that was made wine, (for he did not know whence it came, but the servants who drew the water knew it,) he called the bridegroom,