1. In those days, when there was again a great multitude, and they had nothing to eat, he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them,
2. I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat:
3. and if I send them away fasting to their home, they will faint in the way; and some of them are come from far.
4. And his disciples answered him, Whence shall one be able to fill these men with bread here in a desert place?
5. And he asked them, How many loaves have ye? And they said, Seven.
6. And he commandeth the multitude to sit down on the ground: and he took the seven loaves, and having given thanks, he brake, and gave to his disciples, to set before them; and they set them before the multitude.
7. And they had a few small fishes: and having blessed them, he commanded to set these also before them.
8. And they did eat, and were filled: and they took up, of broken pieces that remained over, seven baskets.
9. And they were about four thousand: and he sent them away.
10. And straightway he entered into the boat with his disciples, and came into the parts of Dalmanutha.
11. And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question with him, seeking of him a sign from heaven, tempting him.
12. And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and saith, Why doth this generation seek a sign? verily I say unto you, There shall no sign be given unto this generation.