52. Their minds were closed, and they could not understand the true meaning of the loaves of bread.
53. Jesus and his disciples crossed the lake and brought the boat to shore near the town of Gennesaret.
54. As soon as they got out of the boat, the people recognized Jesus.
55. So they ran all over that part of the country to bring their sick people to him on mats. They brought them each time they heard where he was.
56. In every village or farm or market place where Jesus went, the people brought their sick to him. They begged him to let them just touch his clothes, and everyone who did was healed.