Mark 6:43
New International Version
and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces of bread and fish.

New Living Translation
and afterward, the disciples picked up twelve baskets of leftover bread and fish.

English Standard Version
And they took up twelve baskets full of broken pieces and of the fish.

Berean Standard Bible
and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces of bread and fish.

Berean Literal Bible
And they took up twelve hand-baskets full of fragments, and also of the fish.

King James Bible
And they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments, and of the fishes.

New King James Version
And they took up twelve baskets full of fragments and of the fish.

New American Standard Bible
and they picked up twelve full baskets of the broken pieces of bread, and of the fish.

NASB 1995
and they picked up twelve full baskets of the broken pieces, and also of the fish.

NASB 1977
And they picked up twelve full baskets of the broken pieces, and also of the fish.

Legacy Standard Bible
and they picked up twelve full baskets of the broken pieces, and also of the fish.

Amplified Bible
And the disciples picked up twelve full baskets of the broken pieces [of the loaves], and of the fish.

Christian Standard Bible
They picked up twelve baskets full of pieces of bread and fish.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then they picked up 12 baskets full of pieces of bread and fish.

American Standard Version
And they took up broken pieces, twelve basketfuls, and also of the fishes.

Contemporary English Version
Jesus' disciples picked up twelve large baskets of leftover bread and fish.

English Revised Version
And they took up broken pieces, twelve basketfuls, and also of the fishes.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When they picked up the leftover pieces, they filled twelve baskets with bread and fish.

Good News Translation
Then the disciples took up twelve baskets full of what was left of the bread and the fish.

International Standard Version
Then the disciples picked up twelve baskets full of leftover bread and fish.

Majority Standard Bible
and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces of bread and fish.

NET Bible
and they picked up the broken pieces and fish that were left over, twelve baskets full.

New Heart English Bible
They took up twelve baskets full of broken pieces and also of the fish.

Webster's Bible Translation
And they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments, and of the fishes.

Weymouth New Testament
And they carried away broken portions enough to fill twelve baskets, besides pieces of the fish.

World English Bible
They took up twelve baskets full of broken pieces and also of the fish.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and they took up of broken pieces twelve hand-baskets full, and of the fishes,

Berean Literal Bible
And they took up twelve hand-baskets full of fragments, and also of the fish.

Young's Literal Translation
and they took up of broken pieces twelve hand-baskets full, and of the fishes,

Smith's Literal Translation
And they took up twelve baskets full of fragments and of fishes.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they took up the leavings, twelve full baskets of fragments, and of the fishes.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And they brought together the remainder: twelve baskets full of fragments and of fish.

New American Bible
And they picked up twelve wicker baskets full of fragments and what was left of the fish.

New Revised Standard Version
and they took up twelve baskets full of broken pieces and of the fish.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they took up the fragments of bread, twelve full baskets, and also of the fish.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments and also of the fish.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
and they took up twelve baskets full of the broken pieces, and of the fishes.

Godbey New Testament
and they took up the fragments, twelve baskets full, and from the fishes.

Haweis New Testament
and they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments, and of the fishes.

Mace New Testament
though the fragments of bread they took up, with what remain'd of the fishes, amounted to twelve baskets full;

Weymouth New Testament
And they carried away broken portions enough to fill twelve baskets, besides pieces of the fish.

Worrell New Testament
And they took up broken pieces, twelve basketfuls, and from the fishes.

Worsley New Testament
And they took up of the fragments of the bread, and of the fishes, twelve baskets full.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Feeding of the Five Thousand
42They all ate and were satisfied, 43and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces of bread and fish. 44And there were five thousand men who had eaten the loaves.…

Cross References
John 6:12-13
And when everyone was full, He said to His disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over, so that nothing will be wasted.” / So they collected them and filled twelve baskets with the pieces of the five barley loaves left over by those who had eaten.

Matthew 14:20
They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.

Luke 9:17
They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.

2 Kings 4:42-44
Now a man from Baal-shalishah came to the man of God with a sack of twenty loaves of barley bread from the first ripe grain. “Give it to the people to eat,” said Elisha. / But his servant asked, “How am I to set twenty loaves before a hundred men?” “Give it to the people to eat,” said Elisha, “for this is what the LORD says: ‘They will eat and have some left over.’” / So he set it before them, and they ate and had some left over, according to the word of the LORD.

Exodus 16:4
Then the LORD said to Moses, “Behold, I will rain down bread from heaven for you. Each day the people are to go out and gather enough for that day. In this way I will test whether or not they will follow My instructions.

John 6:5-11
When Jesus looked up and saw a large crowd coming toward Him, He said to Philip, “Where can we buy bread for these people to eat?” / But He was asking this to test him, for He knew what He was about to do. / Philip answered, “Two hundred denarii would not buy enough bread for each of them to have a small piece.” ...

Matthew 15:37
They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.

Luke 5:6-7
When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to tear. / So they signaled to their partners in the other boat to come and help them, and they came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink.

1 Kings 17:14-16
for this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘The jar of flour will not be exhausted and the jug of oil will not run dry until the day the LORD sends rain upon the face of the earth.’” / So she went and did according to the word of Elijah, and there was food every day for Elijah and the woman and her household. / The jar of flour was not exhausted and the jug of oil did not run dry, according to the word that the LORD had spoken through Elijah.

John 2:6-9
Now six stone water jars had been set there for the Jewish rites of purification. Each could hold from twenty to thirty gallons. / Jesus told the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” So they filled them to the brim. / “Now draw some out,” He said, “and take it to the master of the banquet.” They did so, ...

2 Kings 4:1-7
Now the wife of one of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha, “Your servant, my husband, is dead, and you know that your servant feared the LORD. And now his creditor is coming to take my two children as his slaves!” / “How can I help you?” asked Elisha. “Tell me, what do you have in the house?” She answered, “Your servant has nothing in the house but a jar of oil.” / “Go,” said Elisha, “borrow empty jars from all your neighbors. Do not gather just a few. ...

Exodus 16:32-34
Moses said, “This is what the LORD has commanded: ‘Keep an omer of manna for the generations to come, so that they may see the bread I fed you in the wilderness when I brought you out of the land of Egypt.’” / So Moses told Aaron, “Take a jar and fill it with an omer of manna. Then place it before the LORD to be preserved for the generations to come.” / And Aaron placed it in front of the Testimony, to be preserved just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Deuteronomy 8:3
He humbled you, and in your hunger He gave you manna to eat, which neither you nor your fathers had known, so that you might understand that man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD.

Psalm 78:19-25
They spoke against God, saying, “Can God really prepare a table in the wilderness? / When He struck the rock, water gushed out and torrents raged. But can He also give bread or supply His people with meat?” / Therefore the LORD heard and was filled with wrath; so a fire was kindled against Jacob, and His anger flared against Israel, ...

Psalm 132:15
I will bless her with abundant provisions; I will satisfy her poor with bread.


Treasury of Scripture

And they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments, and of the fishes.

Mark 8:19,20
When I brake the five loaves among five thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took ye up? They say unto him, Twelve…

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Mark 6
1. Jesus is a prophet without honor in his own country.
7. He gives the twelve power over unclean spirits.
14. Various opinions of Jesus.
16. John the Baptist is imprisoned, beheaded, and buried.
30. The apostles return from preaching.
34. The miracle of five loaves and two fishes.
45. Jesus walks on the sea;
53. and heals all who touch him.














and the disciples
The term "disciples" refers to the followers of Jesus, specifically the twelve apostles in this context. The Greek word for disciples is "μαθηταί" (mathētai), which means learners or students. This highlights their role as those who are being taught by Jesus, not just in spiritual matters but also in practical demonstrations of faith and service. Historically, the disciples were ordinary men chosen by Jesus to witness His ministry and to carry on His work after His ascension. Their involvement in this miracle underscores their role in the early church as leaders and servants.

picked up
The phrase "picked up" comes from the Greek word "ἦραν" (ēran), which means to lift or to take up. This action signifies the disciples' obedience and participation in Jesus' miraculous provision. It also reflects the importance of stewardship and responsibility in the Christian life. The act of gathering the leftovers shows that nothing provided by God should be wasted, emphasizing the value of God's provision and the need for gratitude and careful management of resources.

twelve basketfuls
The number "twelve" is significant in biblical numerology, often representing completeness or the people of God, as seen in the twelve tribes of Israel and the twelve apostles. The Greek word for basketfuls is "κοφίνους" (kophinous), which refers to a type of basket used by the Jews. The fact that there were twelve baskets full of leftovers symbolizes the abundance of God's provision and the sufficiency of Christ to meet the needs of His people. It also serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness to provide for each of the twelve tribes, and by extension, all of His people.

of broken pieces
The "broken pieces" refer to the fragments of bread that remained after the feeding of the five thousand. The Greek word "κλάσματα" (klasmata) indicates pieces that have been broken off, suggesting that what was once whole has been divided to serve many. This imagery can be seen as a metaphor for Christ Himself, who was broken for the salvation of humanity. It also illustrates the idea that in God's kingdom, what seems insufficient or fragmented can be made whole and abundant through divine intervention.

and fish
The inclusion of "fish" alongside the broken pieces of bread highlights the miraculous nature of the feeding. The Greek word for fish is "ἰχθύας" (ichthyas), which were a staple in the diet of the people in Galilee. Fish, in early Christian symbolism, also represents Christ and His followers, as the Greek word for fish (ΙΧΘΥΣ) is an acronym for "Jesus Christ, God's Son, Savior." The presence of fish in this miracle not only points to the physical sustenance provided by Jesus but also to the spiritual nourishment He offers. The abundance of fish, like the bread, signifies the overflowing grace and provision found in Christ.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

[the disciples] picked up
ἦραν (ēran)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 142: To raise, lift up, take away, remove.

twelve
δώδεκα (dōdeka)
Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 1427: Twelve; the usual way in which the Twelve apostles of Jesus are referred to. From duo and deka; two and ten, i.e. A dozen.

basketfuls
κοφίνων (kophinōn)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 2894: A large basket. Of uncertain derivation; a basket.

of broken pieces of bread
κλάσματα (klasmata)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 2801: A fragment, broken piece. From klao; a piece.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

fish.
ἰχθύων (ichthyōn)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 2486: A fish. Of uncertain affinity; a fish.


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