Therefore they gathered them together, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves, which remained over and above unto them that had eaten.
So they collected all the leftover pieces from those five barley loaves that everyone had eaten, and they filled up twelve whole baskets with the fragments.
Jesus doesn't just provide enough, he provides abundance with leftovers to spare.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, this verse continues the account of Jesus performing the miracle of feeding a crowd of over five thousand people with just five barley loaves and two fish, showcasing His divine authority and care for human needs. This event took place during Jesus' ministry in Galilee, where He often taught and provided for the crowds that followed Him. The gathering of the leftovers into twelve baskets symbolizes God's extravagant provision, ensuring nothing was wasted.
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