Matthew 15:37 nasb — And they all ate and were satisfied, and they picked up what was left over of the broken pieces, seven large baskets fu…

NASB

"And they all ate and were satisfied, and they picked up what was left over of the broken pieces, seven large baskets full."

— Matthew 15:37, NASB

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Matthew 15 — Context

34

And Jesus *said to them, "How many loaves do you have?" And they said, "Seven, and a few small fish."

35

And He directed the people to sit down on the ground;

36

and He took the seven loaves and the fish; and giving thanks, He broke them and started giving them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people.

37

And they all ate and were satisfied, and they picked up what was left over of the broken pieces, seven large baskets full.

38

And those who ate were four thousand men, besides women and children.

39

And sending away the crowds, Jesus got into the boat and came to the region of Magadan.

Matthew 15:37 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 15:37 say?
Matthew 15:37 in the NASB reads: “And they all ate and were satisfied, and they picked up what was left over of the broken pieces, seven large baskets full.”
Where is Matthew 15:37 in the Bible?
Matthew 15:37 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 15, verse 37.
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 15:37.
What translation should I read Matthew 15:37 in?
Matthew 15:37 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 15:37?
Matthew 15:37 reads (NASB): “And they all ate and were satisfied, and they picked up what was left over of the broken pieces, seven large baskets full.” 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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