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The two multiplications of the loaves

Jesus the Messiah refers to the two multiplications of the loaves in the Gospels of Matthew and Mark, in a conversation with his disciples. Here are the…

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The two multiplications of the loaves

Jesus the Messiah refers to the two multiplications of the loaves in the Gospels of Matthew and Mark, in a conversation with his disciples. Here are the passages where he mentions the two miracles:

Matthew 16.9-10
“Do you not yet understand, and do you not remember the five loaves of the five thousand men, and how many baskets you took up? Nor the seven loaves of the four thousand men, and how many large baskets you took up?”

Mark 8.19-20
“When I broke the five loaves for the five thousand men, how many baskets full of pieces did you take up? They said to him: Twelve. And when I broke the seven loaves for the four thousand men, how many large baskets full of pieces did you take up? They said: Seven.”

In these passages, Jesus the Messiah reminds his disciples of the miracles of the multiplication of the loaves in order to highlight their lack of understanding and faith. He points out the lessons they should have drawn from these events concerning divine provision and their trust in him.