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John 6:10
Jesus said,“ Have the people sit down.” There was plenty of grass in that place, and they sat down( about five thousand men were there). (niv)
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Luke 9:14-16
( About five thousand men were there.) But he said to his disciples,“ Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.”The disciples did so, and everyone sat down.Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke them. Then he gave them to the disciples to distribute to the people. (niv)
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Mark 6:39-40
Then Jesus directed them to have all the people sit down in groups on the green grass.So they sat down in groups of hundreds and fifties. (niv)
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Matthew 14:19-21
And he directed the people to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people.They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.The number of those who ate was about five thousand men, besides women and children. (niv)
