John 6:9 nasb — "There is a lad here who has five barley loaves and two fish, but what are these for so many people?"

NASB

""There is a lad here who has five barley loaves and two fish, but what are these for so many people?""

— John 6:9, NASB

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John 6 — Context

6

This He was saying to test him, for He Himself knew what He was intending to do.

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Philip answered Him, "Two hundred denarii worth of bread is not sufficient for them, for everyone to receive a little."

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One of His disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, *said to Him,

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"There is a lad here who has five barley loaves and two fish, but what are these for so many people?"

10

Jesus said, "Have the people sit down." Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, in number about five thousand.

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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.

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When they were filled, He *said to His disciples, "Gather up the leftover fragments so that nothing will be lost."

John 6:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does John 6:9 say?
John 6:9 in the NASB reads: “"There is a lad here who has five barley loaves and two fish, but what are these for so many people?"”
Where is John 6:9 in the Bible?
John 6:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 6, verse 9.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 6:9.
What translation should I read John 6:9 in?
John 6:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 6:9?
John 6:9 reads (NASB): “"There is a lad here who has five barley loaves and two fish, but what are these for so many people?"” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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