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Let nothing be wasted.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/john/6.htm">New Living Translation</a> After everyone was full, Jesus told his disciples, “Now gather the leftovers, so that nothing is wasted.” <a href="/esv/john/6.htm">English Standard Version</a> And when they had eaten their fill, he told his disciples, “Gather up the leftover fragments, that nothing may be lost.” <a href="/bsb/john/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And when everyone was full, He said to His disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over, so that nothing will be wasted.” <a href="/blb/john/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now when they were filled, He says to His disciples, "Gather together the fragments having been over and above, so that not anything may be lost." <a href="/kjv/john/6.htm">King James Bible</a> When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost. <a href="/nkjv/john/6.htm">New King James Version</a> So when they were filled, He said to His disciples, “Gather up the fragments that remain, so that nothing is lost.” <a href="/nasb_/john/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And when they had eaten their fill, He said to His disciples, “Gather up the leftover pieces so that nothing will be lost.” <a href="/nasb/john/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> When they were filled, He said to His disciples, &#8220Gather up the leftover fragments so that nothing will be lost.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/john/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And when they were filled, He said to His disciples, “Gather up the leftover fragments that nothing may be lost.” <a href="/lsb/john/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And when they were filled, He said to His disciples, “Gather up the leftover pieces so that nothing will be lost.” <a href="/amp/john/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When they had eaten enough, He said to His disciples, “Gather up the leftover pieces so that nothing will be lost.” <a href="/csb/john/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When they were full, he told his disciples, “Collect the leftovers so that nothing is wasted.” <a href="/hcsb/john/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When they were full, He told His disciples, &#8220Collect the leftovers so that nothing is wasted.&#8221 <a href="/asv/john/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> And when they were filled, he saith unto his disciples, Gather up the broken pieces which remain over, that nothing be lost. <a href="/cev/john/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The people ate all they wanted, and Jesus told his disciples to gather up the leftovers, so that nothing would be wasted. <a href="/erv/john/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> And when they were filled, he saith unto his disciples, Gather up the broken pieces which remain over, that nothing be lost. <a href="/gwt/john/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When the people were full, Jesus told his disciples, "Gather the leftover pieces so that nothing will be wasted." <a href="/gnt/john/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> When they were all full, he said to his disciples, "Gather the pieces left over; let us not waste a bit." <a href="/isv/john/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> When they were completely satisfied, Jesus told his disciples, "Collect the pieces that are left over so that nothing is wasted." <a href="/msb/john/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And when everyone was full, He said to His disciples, ?Gather the pieces that are left over, so that nothing will be wasted.? <a href="/net/john/6.htm">NET Bible</a> When they were all satisfied, Jesus said to his disciples, "Gather up the broken pieces that are left over, so that nothing is wasted." <a href="/nheb/john/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When they were filled, he said to his disciples, "Gather up the broken pieces which are left over, that nothing be lost." <a href="/wbt/john/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> When they were satisfied, he said to his disciples, Gather the fragments that remain, that nothing may be lost. <a href="/wey/john/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> When all were fully satisfied, He said to His disciples, "Gather up the broken portions that remain over, so that nothing be lost." <a href="/web/john/6.htm">World English Bible</a> When they were filled, he said to his disciples, “Gather up the broken pieces which are left over, that nothing be lost.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And when they were filled, He says to His disciples, “Gather together the broken pieces that are left over, that nothing may be lost”; <a href="/blb/john/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now when they were filled, He says to His disciples, "Gather together the fragments having been over and above, so that not anything may be lost." <a href="/ylt/john/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And when they were filled, he saith to his disciples, 'Gather together the broken pieces that are over, that nothing may be lost;' <a href="/slt/john/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And when they were filled, he says to his disciples, Gather the fragments remaining over, that nothing should be lost.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when they were filled, he said to his disciples: Gather up the fragments that remain, lest they be lost. <a href="/cpdv/john/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then, when they were filled, he said to his disciples, “Gather the fragments that are left over, lest they be lost.” <a href="/nabre/john/6.htm">New American Bible</a> When they had had their fill, he said to his disciples, “Gather the fragments left over, so that nothing will be wasted.” <a href="/nrsvce/john/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When they were satisfied, he told his disciples, “Gather up the fragments left over, so that nothing may be lost.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> When they were filled, he said to his disciples, Gather up the broken pieces which are left over, so that nothing is lost. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And when they were full, he said to his disciples, “Gather the leftover fragments, that nothing be lost.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And when they were satisfied, he said to his disciples: Gather up the broken pieces which remain, that nothing be lost. <a href="/godbey/john/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And when they were filled, He says to His disciples, <FR>Gather up the remaining fragments, that nothing may be lost.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/john/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And when they had made a hearty meal, he saith to his disciples, Gather up the broken bits which are left, that not a morsel be wasted. <a href="/mace/john/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a> when they were filled, he said to his disciples, gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost. <a href="/wey/john/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> When all were fully satisfied, He said to His disciples, "Gather up the broken portions that remain over, so that nothing be lost." <a href="/worrell/john/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, when they were filled, He saith to His disciples, <FR>"Gather up the pieces that remain over, that nothing be lost."<Fr> <a href="/worsley/john/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And when they were filled, He saith to his disciples, <FR>Gather up the fragments that are left, that nothing may be lost.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/john/6-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=1797" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/john/6.htm">The Feeding of the Five Thousand</a> …11Then Jesus took the loaves and the fish, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. 12<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">And</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: Hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">when</a> <a href="/greek/1705.htm" title="1705: eneplēsthēsan (V-AIP-3P) -- To fill up, satisfy. Or empletho em-play'-tho; from en and the base of pleistos;to fill in, i.e. to satisfy.">everyone was full,</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legei (V-PIA-3S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">He said</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/3101.htm" title="3101: mathētais (N-DMP) -- A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.">disciples,</a> <a href="/greek/4863.htm" title="4863: Synagagete (V-AMA-2P) -- From sun and ago; to lead together, i.e. Collect or convene; specially, to entertain.">“Gather</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2801.htm" title="2801: klasmata (N-ANP) -- A fragment, broken piece. From klao; a piece.">pieces</a> <a href="/greek/4052.htm" title="4052: perisseusanta (V-APA-ANP) -- From perissos; to superabound, be in excess, be superfluous; also to cause to superabound or excel.">that are left over,</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">so that</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: ti (IPro-NNS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">nothing</a> <a href="/greek/622.htm" title="622: apolētai (V-ASM-3S) -- From apo and the base of olethros; to destroy fully, literally or figuratively.">will be wasted.” </a> 13So they collected them and filled twelve baskets with the pieces of the five barley loaves left over by those who had eaten.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/14-20.htm">Matthew 14:20</a> They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. <a href="/mark/6-43.htm">Mark 6:43</a> and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces of bread and fish. <a href="/luke/9-17.htm">Luke 9:17</a> They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. <a href="/2_kings/4-43.htm">2 Kings 4:43-44</a> But his servant asked, “How am I to set twenty loaves before a hundred men?” “Give it to the people to eat,” said Elisha, “for this is what the LORD says: ‘They will eat and have some left over.’” / So he set it before them, and they ate and had some left over, according to the word of the LORD. <a href="/exodus/16-4.htm">Exodus 16:4</a> Then the LORD said to Moses, “Behold, I will rain down bread from heaven for you. Each day the people are to go out and gather enough for that day. In this way I will test whether or not they will follow My instructions. <a href="/exodus/16-19.htm">Exodus 16:19-20</a> Then Moses said to them, “No one may keep any of it until morning.” / But they did not listen to Moses; some people left part of it until morning, and it became infested with maggots and began to smell. So Moses was angry with them. <a href="/proverbs/30-8.htm">Proverbs 30:8-9</a> Keep falsehood and deceitful words far from me. Give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the bread that is my portion. / Otherwise, I may have too much and deny You, saying, ‘Who is the LORD?’ Or I may become poor and steal, profaning the name of my God. <a href="/2_kings/4-1.htm">2 Kings 4:1-7</a> Now the wife of one of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha, “Your servant, my husband, is dead, and you know that your servant feared the LORD. And now his creditor is coming to take my two children as his slaves!” / “How can I help you?” asked Elisha. “Tell me, what do you have in the house?” She answered, “Your servant has nothing in the house but a jar of oil.” / “Go,” said Elisha, “borrow empty jars from all your neighbors. Do not gather just a few. ... <a href="/matthew/15-37.htm">Matthew 15:37</a> They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. <a href="/mark/8-8.htm">Mark 8:8</a> The people ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. <a href="/luke/12-24.htm">Luke 12:24</a> Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storehouse or barn; yet God feeds them. How much more valuable you are than the birds! <a href="/john/2-6.htm">John 2:6-11</a> Now six stone water jars had been set there for the Jewish rites of purification. Each could hold from twenty to thirty gallons. / Jesus told the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” So they filled them to the brim. / “Now draw some out,” He said, “and take it to the master of the banquet.” They did so, ... <a href="/john/4-34.htm">John 4:34</a> Jesus explained, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work. <a href="/john/12-24.htm">John 12:24</a> Truly, truly, I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a seed. But if it dies, it bears much fruit. <a href="/john/15-5.htm">John 15:5</a> I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>When they were filled, he said to his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost.they.<a href="/nehemiah/9-25.htm">Nehemiah 9:25</a> And they took strong cities, and a fat land, and possessed houses full of all goods, wells digged, vineyards, and oliveyards, and fruit trees in abundance: so they did eat, and were filled, and became fat, and delighted themselves in thy great goodness.<a href="/matthew/14-20.htm">Matthew 14:20,21</a> And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the fragments that remained twelve baskets full… <a href="/matthew/15-37.htm">Matthew 15:37,38</a> And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the broken meat that was left seven baskets full… that nothing.<a href="/nehemiah/8-10.htm">Nehemiah 8:10</a> Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.<a href="/proverbs/18-9.htm">Proverbs 18:9</a> He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.<a href="/luke/15-13.htm">Luke 15:13</a> And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/16-21.htm">Bits</a> <a href="/john/5-18.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/john/6-11.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/john/6-5.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/john/2-17.htm">Eaten</a> <a href="/john/6-7.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/john/2-7.htm">Fill</a> <a href="/john/2-7.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/luke/9-17.htm">Fragments</a> <a href="/john/4-34.htm">Fully</a> <a href="/luke/17-37.htm">Gather</a> <a href="/john/6-11.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/19-10.htm">Lost</a> <a href="/luke/20-18.htm">Pieces</a> <a href="/luke/9-16.htm">Portions</a> <a href="/luke/9-17.htm">Satisfied</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/6-13.htm">Bits</a> <a href="/john/6-13.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/john/6-16.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/john/6-23.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/john/6-13.htm">Eaten</a> <a href="/john/6-13.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/john/6-26.htm">Fill</a> <a href="/john/6-13.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/john/6-13.htm">Fragments</a> <a href="/john/7-8.htm">Fully</a> <a href="/john/11-52.htm">Gather</a> <a href="/john/6-14.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/john/17-12.htm">Lost</a> <a href="/john/6-13.htm">Pieces</a> <a href="/john/6-13.htm">Portions</a> <a href="/john/6-26.htm">Satisfied</a><div class="vheading2">John 6</div>1. <a href="/john/6-1.htm">Jesus feeds five thousand men with five loaves and two fishes.</a> 15. <a href="/john/6-15.htm">Thereupon the people would have made him king;</a> 16. <a href="/john/6-16.htm">but withdrawing himself, he walks on the sea to his disciples;</a> 26. <a href="/john/6-26.htm">reproves the people flocking after him, and all the fleshly hearers of his word;</a> 32. <a href="/john/6-32.htm">declares himself to be the bread of life to believers.</a> 66. <a href="/john/6-66.htm">Many disciples depart from him.</a> 68. <a href="/john/6-68.htm">Peter confesses him.</a> 70. <a href="/john/6-70.htm">Judas is a devil.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/john/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And when everyone was full This phrase highlights the miraculous nature of the feeding of the 5,000, where Jesus provided abundantly for the crowd. The setting is near the Sea of Galilee, a region known for its agricultural activity, yet the provision here is supernatural. This event is a testament to Jesus' divine power and foreshadows the spiritual satisfaction He offers, as seen in <a href="/john/6-35.htm">John 6:35</a> where He declares Himself the "bread of life."He said to His disciples Jesus often used His disciples as active participants in His miracles, teaching them through direct involvement. This instruction emphasizes the role of the disciples as stewards of His ministry. It also reflects the rabbinic tradition of teaching through action, preparing them for their future roles as leaders of the early Church.Gather the pieces that are left over The act of gathering leftovers underscores the importance of stewardship and the value of God's provision. In Jewish culture, it was customary to collect leftovers to avoid waste, reflecting a respect for God's blessings. This gathering also symbolizes the gathering of believers, as seen in the parable of the wheat and tares (<a href="/matthew/13-24.htm">Matthew 13:24-30</a>).so that nothing will be wasted This phrase emphasizes the principle of conservation and respect for God's gifts. It reflects the biblical theme of God's abundant provision and the responsibility of believers to manage resources wisely. Theologically, it points to the sufficiency of Christ's provision, both physically and spiritually, and the call to preserve the teachings and works of Jesus for future generations.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, performing the miracle of feeding the 5,000. He instructs His disciples to gather the leftovers. 2. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> Followers of Jesus who are tasked with gathering the leftover pieces of bread. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a> The multitude of people who were fed by Jesus with five loaves and two fish. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_miracle_of_feeding_the_5,000.htm">The Miracle of Feeding the 5,000</a> A significant event where Jesus miraculously multiplies a small amount of food to feed a large crowd. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_leftover_pieces.htm">The Leftover Pieces</a> The fragments of bread that remain after everyone has eaten, symbolizing God's provision and abundance.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_abundance.htm">God's Abundance</a> Jesus' miracle demonstrates God's ability to provide abundantly beyond our needs. <a href="/topical/s/stewardship.htm">Stewardship</a> Gathering the leftovers teaches us the importance of not wasting God's provisions and being good stewards of His blessings. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_provision.htm">Trust in God's Provision</a> Just as Jesus provided for the crowd, we can trust God to meet our needs in every situation. <a href="/topical/g/gratitude_and_contentment.htm">Gratitude and Contentment</a> Recognizing God's provision should lead us to gratitude and contentment, knowing He provides sufficiently. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_sharing.htm">Community and Sharing</a> The miracle encourages us to share God's blessings with others, ensuring that nothing is wasted and everyone is cared for.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 6</a> <a href="/q/what_motivated_judas_to_betray_jesus.htm">What motivated Judas to betray Jesus?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_bible's_view_on_recycling.htm">What does the Bible say about recycling?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_judas_iscariot.htm">Who was Judas Iscariot in biblical history?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_food_waste.htm">What does the Bible say about wasting food?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) Gather up the fragments.--Again St. John connects immediately with our Lord what the other Evangelists relate of the disciples. It is from this passage only that we know that the gathering of the fragments followed His express command.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 12. - Then when they were filled, he said to his disciples. Gather together the broken pieces - not the crumbs left on the ground by the satisfied thousands, but the pieces broken from the original loaves (see each of the synoptists, who refer to the breaking, by Jesus, of the loaves) - that remain over - not eaten by the multitudes; the superabundance of the provision is a witness to the affluence of the Giver and the reality of the gift - that nothing be lost. This sacred economy of Jesus is in harmony with and illustrative of the ways of the Creator with his universe, and of the wisdom recommended to his disciples. The other evangelists describe the facts, but do not attribute the order to the wise words of the Lord himself. Paulus, in the endeavour to make this statement confirm his rationalistic interpretation, makes sad havoc of the grammar, and, instead of translating - <a href="/commentaries/john/6-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. when Ὡς (Hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. everyone was full, ἐνεπλήσθησαν (eneplēsthēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1705.htm">Strong's 1705: </a> To fill up, satisfy. Or empletho em-play'-tho; from en and the base of pleistos;to fill in, i.e. to satisfy. He said λέγει (legei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. to τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. disciples, μαθηταῖς (mathētais) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3101.htm">Strong's 3101: </a> A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil. “Gather Συναγάγετε (Synagagete) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4863.htm">Strong's 4863: </a> From sun and ago; to lead together, i.e. Collect or convene; specially, to entertain. the τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. pieces κλάσματα (klasmata) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2801.htm">Strong's 2801: </a> A fragment, broken piece. From klao; a piece. that are left over, περισσεύσαντα (perisseusanta) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4052.htm">Strong's 4052: </a> From perissos; to superabound, be in excess, be superfluous; also to cause to superabound or excel. so that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. nothing τι (ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. will be wasted.” ἀπόληται (apolētai) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_622.htm">Strong's 622: </a> From apo and the base of olethros; to destroy fully, literally or figuratively. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/john/6-12.htm">John 6:12 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/john/6-12.htm">John 6:12 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/john/6-12.htm">John 6:12 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/john/6-12.htm">John 6:12 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/john/6-12.htm">John 6:12 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/john/6-12.htm">John 6:12 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/john/6-12.htm">John 6:12 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/john/6-12.htm">John 6:12 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/john/6-12.htm">John 6:12 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/john/6-12.htm">John 6:12 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/john/6-12.htm">NT Gospels: John 6:12 When they were filled he said (Jhn Jo Jn) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/john/6-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="John 6:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="John 6:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/john/6-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="John 6:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="John 6:13" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>