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“A boy who has five loaves of barley bread and two small fish is here. But they won’t go very far for so many people.” 10Jesus said, “Have the people sit down.” The people had plenty of grass to sit on. (There were about 5,000 men in the crowd.) Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed them to the people who were sitting there. He did the same thing with the fish. All the people ate as much as they wanted. 12When the people were full, Jesus told his disciples, “Gather the leftover pieces so that nothing will be wasted.” 13The disciples gathered the leftover pieces of bread and filled twelve baskets.

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 6:23Other boats from Tiberias arrived near the place where they had eaten the bread after the Lord gave thanks.
• 1 Samuel 9:13As you go into the city, you can find him before he goes to the worship site to eat. The people will not eat until he comes, since he blesses the sacrifice. Then those who are invited may eat. Go. You should be able to find him now.”
• Luke 24:30While he was at the table with them, he took bread and blessed it. He broke the bread and gave it to them.
• Acts 27:35After Paul said this, he took some bread, thanked God in front of everyone, broke it, and began to eat.
• Romans 14:6When people observe a special day, they observe it to honor the Lord. When people eat all kinds of foods, they honor the Lord as they eat, since they give thanks to God. Vegetarians also honor the Lord when they eat, and they, too, give thanks to God.
• 1 Corinthians 10:31So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything to the glory of God.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:18Whatever happens, give thanks, because it is God’s will in Christ Jesus that you do this.
• 1 Timothy 4:4Everything God created is good. Nothing should be rejected if it is received with prayers of thanks.

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