John 6:11

John 6:11 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would.
• New International Version (NIV)Jesus then took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. He did the same with the fish.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Jesus then took the loaves, and when he had given thanks, he distributed them to those who were seated. So also the fish, as much as they wanted.
• New King James Version (NKJV)And Jesus took the loaves, and when He had given thanks He distributed them to the disciples, and the disciples to those sitting down; and likewise of the fish, as much as they wanted.

Context of John 6:11

9“There is a little boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish; but what are these for so many people?” 10Jesus said, “Have the people sit down [to eat].” Now [the ground] there was [covered with] an abundance of grass, so the men sat down, about 5,000 in number. Then Jesus took the loaves, and when He had given thanks, He distributed them to those who were seated; the same also with the fish, as much as they wanted. 12When they had eaten enough, He said to His disciples, “Gather up the leftover pieces so that nothing will be lost.” 13So they gathered them up, and they filled twelve large baskets with pieces from the five barley loaves which were left over by those who had eaten.

John 6:11 word by word

ἔλαβεν οὖν τοὺς ἄρτους ὁ Ἰησοῦς καὶ εὐχαριστήσας διέδωκεν τοῖς ἀνακειμένοις, ὁμοίως καὶ ἐκ τῶν ὀψαρίων ὅσον ἤθελον.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Andδέde · thenG1161
• Jesusὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424
• tookλαμβάνωlambanō · to takeG2983
• the loavesἄρτοςartos · breadG740
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• when he had given thanksεὐχαριστέωeucharisteō · to thankG2168
• he distributedδιαδίδωμιdiadidōmi · to distributeG1239
• to the disciplesμαθητήςmathētēs · discipleG3101
• to them that were set downἀνάκειμαιanakeimai · to reclineG345
• likewiseὁμοίωςhomoiōs · similarlyG3668
• ofἐκek ex · out fromG1537
• the fishesὀψάριονopsarion · fishG3795
• as much asὅσοςhosos · just as/how muchG3745
• they wouldθέλωthelō ethelō · to will/desireG2309

Cross-references for John 6:11

• John 6:23[Now some] other small boats from Tiberias had come in near the place where they ate the bread after the Lord had given thanks.
• 1 Samuel 9:13As you enter the city you will find him before he goes up to the high place to eat, for the people will not eat until he comes, because he must ask the blessing on the sacrifice; afterward, those who are invited will eat. So go up now, for about now you will find him.”
• Luke 24:30And it happened that as He reclined at the table with them, He took the bread and blessed it, and breaking it, He began giving it to them.
• Acts 27:35Having said this, he took bread and gave thanks to God in front of them all, and he broke it and began to eat.
• Romans 14:6He who observes the day, observes it for the Lord. He who eats, eats for the Lord, since he gives thanks to God; while he who abstains, abstains for the Lord and gives thanks to God.
• 1 Corinthians 10:31So then, whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of [our great] God.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:18in every situation [no matter what the circumstances] be thankful and continually give thanks to God; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.
• 1 Timothy 4:4For everything God has created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with gratitude;

Commentaries on John 6:11

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 11Jesus took the loaves - See the notes on Matthew 14:19-21; (note). As there were five loaves and five thousand people, so there was one loaf to every thousand men, independently of the women and children.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 11The simple meal provided the crowd with as much as they wanted. This was similar to the miracle of manna in the wilderness (Exodus 16:35). In that earlier story, God gave bread from heaven through Moses. Now, Jesus provided bread for the people in a similar way.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-13(See on Mr 6:31-44). 3. a mountain--somewhere in that hilly range which skirts the east side of the lake.Read the comment

Topics related to John 6:11

• Jesus, the Christ
• Prayer
• Thankfulness

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Commentaries on John 6

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings