Contemporary English Version Anglicised

Mark 6:40-45 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

40. They sat down in groups of a hundred and groups of fifty.

41. Jesus took the five loaves and the two fish. He looked up towards heaven and blessed the food. Then he broke the bread and handed it to his disciples to give to the people. He also divided the two fish, so that everyone could have some.

42. After everyone had eaten all they wanted,

43. Jesus' disciples picked up twelve large baskets of leftover bread and fish.

44. There were five thousand men who ate the food.

45. Straight away, Jesus made his disciples get into the boat and start back across to Bethsaida. But he stayed until he had sent the crowds away.