And they say unto him, We have here but five loaves, and two fishes.
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The verse 17 is found in chapter 14 of Matthew. The multiplication of the loaves demonstrates Jesus’ compassion and his ability to provide amid scarcity. The episode also prepares the disciples to understand that the mission of feeding and serving depends on divine provision.
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Sie sprachen: Wir haben hier nichts denn fünf Brote und zwei Fische.
Y ellos dijeron: No tenemos aquí sino cinco panes y dos peces.
Ellos le respondieron: «Aquí solo tenemos cinco panes y dos peces».
Mais ils lui dirent: Nous n'avons ici que cinq pains et deux poissons.
Ed essi gli dissero: Noi non abbiam qui se non cinque pani, e due pesci.
Então eles lhe disseram: Não temos aqui senão cinco pães e dois peixes.
門徒說:「我們這裏只有五個餅、兩條魚。」
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