14. For there were about 5,000 men. And [Jesus] said to His disciples, Have them [sit down] reclining in table groups (companies) of about fifty each.
15. And they did so, and made them all recline.
16. And taking the five loaves and the two fish, He looked up to heaven and [praising God] gave thanks and asked Him to bless them [to their use]. Then He broke them and gave them to the disciples to place before the multitude.
17. And all the people ate and were satisfied. And they gathered up what remained over–twelve [small hand] baskets of broken pieces.
18. Now it occurred that as Jesus was praying privately, the disciples were with Him, and He asked them, Who do men say that I am?