Luke 9:17 web — They ate, and were all filled. They gathered up twelve baskets of broken pieces that were left over.

World English Bible

"They ate, and were all filled. They gathered up twelve baskets of broken pieces that were left over."

— Luke 9:17, World English Bible

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Luke 9 — Context

14

For they were about five thousand men. He said to his disciples, "Make them sit down in groups of about fifty each."

15

They did so, and made them all sit down.

16

He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to the sky, he blessed them, and broke them, and gave them to the disciples to set before the multitude.

17

They ate, and were all filled. They gathered up twelve baskets of broken pieces that were left over.

18

It happened, as he was praying alone, that the disciples were with him, and he asked them, "Who do the multitudes say that I am?"

19

They answered, "'John the Baptizer,' but others say, 'Elijah,' and others, that one of the old prophets is risen again."

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He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" Peter answered, "The Christ of God."

Luke 9:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 9:17 say?
Luke 9:17 in the World English Bible reads: “They ate, and were all filled. They gathered up twelve baskets of broken pieces that were left over.”
Where is Luke 9:17 in the Bible?
Luke 9:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 9, verse 17.
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 9:17.
What translation should I read Luke 9:17 in?
Luke 9:17 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 9:17?
Luke 9:17 reads (WEB): “They ate, and were all filled. They gathered up twelve baskets of broken pieces that were left over.” 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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