Luke 9:16 net — 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…

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"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."

— Luke 9:16, NET Bible

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Luke 9 — Context

13

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.”

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(Now about five thousand men were there.) Then he said to his disciples,“Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.”

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So they did as Jesus directed, and the people all sat down.

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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.

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They all ate and were satisfied, and what was left over was picked up– twelve baskets of broken pieces.

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Peter’s Confession Once when Jesus was praying by himself, and his disciples were nearby, he asked them,“Who do the crowds say that I am?”

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They answered,“John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others that one of the prophets of long ago has risen.”

Luke 9:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Luke 9:16 say?
Luke 9:16 in the NET Bible reads: “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.”
Where is Luke 9:16 in the Bible?
Luke 9:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 9, verse 16.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 9:16.
What translation should I read Luke 9:16 in?
Luke 9:16 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 Luke 9:16?
Luke 9:16 reads (NET): “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.” 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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