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John 6:12
And when they were filled, he saith unto his disciples, Gather up the broken pieces which remain over, that nothing be lost.
John 6:12 · American Standard Version
John 6:12 in other translations
When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost.
And when everyone was full, He said to His disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over, so that nothing will be wasted.”
When they were filled, he said to his disciples, “Gather up the broken pieces which are left over, that nothing be lost.”
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In context
9 There is a lad here, who hath five barley loaves, and two fishes: but what are these among so many?
10 Jesus said, Make the people sit down. Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, in number about five thousand.
11 Jesus therefore took the loaves; and having given thanks, he distributed to them that were set down; likewise also of the fishes as much as they would.
12 And when they were filled, he saith unto his disciples, Gather up the broken pieces which remain over, that nothing be lost.
13 So they gathered them up, and filled twelve baskets with broken pieces from the five barley loaves, which remained over unto them that had eaten.
14 When therefore the people saw the sign which he did, they said, This is of a truth the prophet that cometh into the world.
15 Jesus therefore perceiving that they were about to come and take him by force, to make him king, withdrew again into the mountain himself alone.
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