Mark 8:1-9

1About that time there was once again a large crowd with nothing to eat. Jesus called his disciples and said to them,

2“I feel sorry for the people. They have been with me three days now and have nothing to eat.

3If I send them home before they’ve eaten, they will become exhausted on the road. Some of them have come a long distance.”

4His disciples asked him, “Where could anyone get enough bread to feed these people in this place where no one lives?”

5Jesus asked them, “How many loaves of bread do you have?” They answered, “Seven.”

6He ordered the crowd to sit down on the ground. He took the seven loaves and gave thanks to God. Then he broke the bread and gave it to his disciples to serve to the people.

7They also had a few small fish. He blessed them and said that the fish should also be served to the people.

8The people ate as much as they wanted. The disciples picked up the leftover pieces and filled seven large baskets.

9About four thousand people were there. Then he sent the people on their way.