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Matthew 15:36-1964 bbe — And he took the seven cakes of bread and the fishes; and having given praise, he gave the broken bread to the disciples…

Bible in Basic English

36

And he took the seven cakes of bread and the fishes; and having given praise, he gave the broken bread to the disciples, and the disciples gave it to the people.

37

And they all took food, and had enough; and they took up of the broken bits, seven baskets full.

38

And there were four thousand men who took food, together with women and children.

39

And when he had sent the people away, he got into the boat, and came into the country of Magadan.

— Matthew 15:36-1964, Bible in Basic English

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    “And taking the seven loaves and the fishes, and giving thanks, he brake, and gave to his disciples, and the disciples gave to the people. And they did all eat, and had their fill. And they took up seven baskets full, of what remained of the fragments. And they that did eat, were four thousand men, beside children and women. And having dismissed the multitude, he went up into a boat, and came into the coasts of Magedan. ”

Matthew 15 — Context

33

And the disciples say to him, How may we get enough bread in a waste place, to give food to such a number of people?

34

And Jesus says to them, How much bread have you? And they said, Seven cakes, and some small fishes.

35

Then he gave an order to the people to be seated on the earth,

36

And he took the seven cakes of bread and the fishes; and having given praise, he gave the broken bread to the disciples, and the disciples gave it to the people.

37

And they all took food, and had enough; and they took up of the broken bits, seven baskets full.

38

And there were four thousand men who took food, together with women and children.

39

And when he had sent the people away, he got into the boat, and came into the country of Magadan.

Matthew 15:36-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 15:36-1964 say?
Matthew 15:36-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And he took the seven cakes of bread and the fishes; and having given praise, he gave the broken bread to the disciples, and the disciples gave it to the people. And they all took food, and had enough; and they took up of the broken bits, seven baskets full. And there were four thousand men who took food, together with women and children. And when he had sent the people away, he got into the boat, and came into the country of Magadan.”
Where is Matthew 15:36-1964 in the Bible?
Matthew 15:36-1964 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 15, verses 36–1964.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 15:36-1964.
What translation should I read Matthew 15:36-1964 in?
Matthew 15:36-1964 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 Matthew 15:36-1964?
Matthew 15:36-1964 reads (BBE): “And he took the seven cakes of bread and the fishes; and having given praise, he gave the broken bread to the disciples, and the disciples gave it to the people. And they all took food, and had enough; and they took up of the broken bits, seven baskets full. And there were four thousand men who took food, together with women and children. And when he had sent the people away, he got into the boat, and came into the country of Magadan.” 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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