Marcos 8

1 In those days the multitude being very great, and not having what they may eat, Jesus having called near His disciples, says to them, 2 "I have compassion on the multitude, because now three days they continue with Me, and they have not what they may eat; 3 and if I will let them away fasting to their home, they will faint in the way, for certain of them are come from far." 4 And His disciples answered Him, "From where will anyone be able to feed these here in a wilderness with bread?" 5 And He was questioning them, "How many loaves do you have?" And they said, "Seven." 6 And He commanded the multitude to sit down on the ground, and having taken the seven loaves, having given thanks, He broke, and was giving to His disciples that they may set before [them]; and they set before the multitude. 7 And they had a few small fishes, and having blessed, He said to set them also before [them]; 8 and they ate and were filled, and they took up that which was over of broken pieces—seven baskets; 9 and those eating were about four thousand. And He let them away,