THE FIVE THOUSAND FED.

And the apostles, when they were returned unto Jesus, told him all

things, whatsoever they had done, and whatsoever they had taught.

Now the passover, the feast of the Jews, was at hand. And he saith

unto them, "Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a

while." For there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure

so much as to eat.

And they went away in the boat to a desert place apart. And the people

saw them going, and many knew them, and they ran together there on

foot from all the cities, and outwent them.

And he came forth and saw a great multitude. And he welcomed them, and

spake to them of the kingdom of God, and them that had need of healing

he cured. And he had compassion on them, because they were as sheep

not having a shepherd.

And the day began to wear away; and the twelve came, and said unto

him, "Send the multitude away, that they may go into the villages and

country round about, and lodge, and get provisions: for we are here in

a desert place."

But Jesus said unto them, "They have no need to go away: give ye them

to eat."

Philip answered him, "Two hundred shillings' worth of bread is not

sufficient for them, that every one may take a little."

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