The disciples asked him, "Where will we find enough food in this desert to feed this crowd?"

Everyone ate and had enough. Then the disciples took up twelve baskets full of what was left over.

The number of men who ate was about five thousand, not counting the women and children.

He satisfies those who are thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.

He has filled the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away with empty hands.

Don't you understand yet? Don't you remember when I broke the five loaves for the five thousand men? How many baskets did you fill?

And what about the seven loaves for the four thousand men? How many baskets did you fill?

Everybody ate and had enough---there were about four thousand people. Then the disciples took up seven baskets full of pieces left over. Jesus sent the people away

(SEE 8:8)

when I broke the five loaves for the five thousand people? How many baskets full of leftover pieces did you take up?" "Twelve," they answered.

"And you still don't understand?" he asked them.