NET Bible
"(Now about five thousand men were there.) Then he said to his disciples,“Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.”"
— Luke 9:14, NET Bible
“For they were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties in a company.”
“For they were about five thousand men. And he said unto his disciples, Make them sit down in companies, about fifty each. ”
“For they were about five thousand men. He said to his disciples, "Make them sit down in groups of about fifty each."”
“Now there were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples: Make them sit down by fifties in a company.”
“For there were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, Make them be seated in groups, about fifty to a group.”
“For they were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties in a company.”
But when the crowds found out, they followed him. He welcomed them, spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and cured those who needed healing.
Now the day began to draw to a close, so the twelve came and said to Jesus,“Send the crowd away, so they can go into the surrounding villages and countryside and find lodging and food, because we are in an isolated place.”
But he said to them,“You give them something to eat.” They replied,“We have no more than five loaves and two fish– unless we go and buy food for all these people.”
(Now about five thousand men were there.) Then he said to his disciples,“Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.”
So they did as Jesus directed, and the people all sat down.
Then he took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven he gave thanks and broke them. He gave them to the disciples to set before the crowd.
They all ate and were satisfied, and what was left over was picked up– twelve baskets of broken pieces.