Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version (About five thousand men were there.) But he said to his disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.” New Living Translation For there were about 5,000 men there. Jesus replied, “Tell them to sit down in groups of about fifty each.” English Standard Version For there were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.” Berean Standard Bible (There were about five thousand men.) He told His disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.” Berean Literal Bible For they were about five thousand men. And He said to His disciples, "Make them sit down in groups of about fifty." King James Bible For they were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties in a company. New King James Version For there were about five thousand men. Then He said to His disciples, “Make them sit down in groups of fifty.” New American Standard Bible (For there were about five thousand men.) But He said to His disciples, “Have them recline to eat in groups of about fifty each.” NASB 1995 (For there were about five thousand men.) And He said to His disciples, “Have them sit down to eat in groups of about fifty each.” NASB 1977 (For there were about five thousand men.) And He said to His disciples, “Have them recline to eat in groups of about fifty each.” Legacy Standard Bible (For there were about five thousand men.) And He said to His disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.” Amplified Bible (For there were about 5,000 men.) And He said to His disciples, “Have them sit down to eat in groups of about fifty each.” Christian Standard Bible (For about five thousand men were there.) Then he told his disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.” Holman Christian Standard Bible (For about 5,000 men were there.) Then He told His disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about 50 each.” American Standard Version For they were about five thousand men. And he said unto his disciples, Make them sit down in companies, about fifty each. Aramaic Bible in Plain English For there were about five thousand men, and Yeshua said, “Make them recline by groups of fifty men in a group.” Contemporary English Version There were about 5,000 men in the crowd. Jesus said to his disciples, "Tell the people to sit in groups of 50." Douay-Rheims Bible Now there were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples: Make them sit down by fifties in a company. English Revised Version For they were about five thousand men. And he said unto his disciples, Make them sit down in companies, about fifty each. GOD'S WORD® Translation (There were about five thousand men.) Then he told his disciples, "Have them sit in groups of about fifty." Good News Translation (There were about five thousand men there.) Jesus said to his disciples, "Make the people sit down in groups of about fifty each." International Standard Version Now there were about 5,000 men. So he told his disciples, "Have them sit down in groups of about 50." Literal Standard Version for they were about five thousand men. And He said to His disciples, “Cause them to recline in companies, in each fifty”; Majority Standard Bible (There were about five thousand men.) He told His disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.” New American Bible Now the men there numbered about five thousand. Then he said to his disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of [about] fifty.” NET Bible (Now about five thousand men were there.) Then he said to his disciples, "Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each." New Revised Standard Version For there were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, “Make them sit down in groups of about fifty each.” New Heart English Bible For they were about five thousand men. He said to his disciples, "Make them sit down in groups of about fifty each." Webster's Bible Translation For they were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties in a company. Weymouth New Testament But He said to His disciples, "Make them sit down in parties of about fifty each." World English Bible For they were about five thousand men. He said to his disciples, “Make them sit down in groups of about fifty each.” Young's Literal Translation for they were about five thousand men. And he said unto his disciples, 'Cause them to recline in companies, in each fifty;' Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Feeding of the Five Thousand…13But Jesus told them, “You give them something to eat.” “We have only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered, “unless we go and buy food for all these people.” 14( There were about five thousand men.) He told His disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.” 15They did so, and everyone was seated.… Cross References Mark 6:39 Then Jesus directed them to have the people sit in groups on the green grass. Luke 9:13 But Jesus told them, "You give them something to eat." "We have only five loaves of bread and two fish," they answered, "unless we go and buy food for all these people." Luke 9:15 They did so, and everyone was seated. Treasury of Scripture For they were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties in a company. Make. Mark 6:39,40 And he commanded them to make all sit down by companies upon the green grass… Mark 8:6 And he commanded the people to sit down on the ground: and he took the seven loaves, and gave thanks, and brake, and gave to his disciples to set before them; and they did set them before the people. 1 Corinthians 14:40 Let all things be done decently and in order. Jump to Previous Cause Companies Company Disciples Eat Fifties Fifty Five Group Groups Parties Recline Seated Sit ThousandJump to Next Cause Companies Company Disciples Eat Fifties Fifty Five Group Groups Parties Recline Seated Sit ThousandLuke 9 1. Jesus sends his apostles to work miracles, and to preach.7. Herod desires to see Jesus. 10. The apostles return. 12. Jesus feeds five thousand; 18. inquires what opinion the world had of him; foretells his passion; 23. proposes to all the pattern of his patience. 28. The transfiguration. 37. He heals the lunatic; 43. again forewarns his disciples of his passion; 46. commends humility; 51. bids them to show mildness toward all, without desire of revenge. 57. Many would follow him, but upon conditions. (14) Make them sit down.--Literally, recline, or lie down.Verse 14. - They were about five thousand men. St. Matthew adds, "besides women and children." The multitude generally had come from a considerable distance, we know; there would not be, comparatively speaking, many women and children among them. These were grouped together apart, and, of course, fed, but were not counted among the five thousand. And he said to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties in a company. "Jesus has no sooner ascertained that there are five loaves and two fishes, than he is satisfied. He commands them to make the multitude sit down. Just as though he had said, 'I have what I want; the meal is ready; let them be seated!' But he takes care that his banquet shall be conducted with an order worthy of the God who gives it. Everything must be calm and solemn; it is a kind of Passover meal. By the help of the apostles, he seats his guests in rows of fifty each (St.. Matthew), or in double rows of fifty, by hundreds (Mark). This orderly arrangement allowed of the guests being easily counted. St. Mark describes in a dramatic manner the striking spectacle presented by these regularly formed companies, each consisting of two equal ranks, and all arranged upon the slope of the hill. The pastures at that time were in all their spring glory. SS. John and Mark both bring forward the beauty of this natural carpet. 'Much grass' (St. John); 'on the green grass' (St. Mark)" (Godet). St. Mark's vivid picturesque details show the observant eve-witness. The words rendered "in ranks" ("they sat down in ranks") literally mean they were like flower-beds set in the green grass. The bright-coloured Eastern robes of these men, as they sat in long rows, suggested the happy comparison. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek (γὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. There were ἦσαν (ēsan) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. about ὡσεὶ (hōsei) Adverb Strong's 5616: As if, as it were, like; with numbers: about. From hos and ei; as if. five thousand πεντακισχίλιοι (pentakischilioi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 4000: Five thousand. From pentakis and chilioi; five times a thousand. men.) ἄνδρες (andres) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 435: A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man. He told Εἶπεν (Eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: 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, μαθητὰς (mathētas) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 3101: A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil. “Have them sit down Κατακλίνατε (Kataklinate) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 2625: From kata and klino; to recline down, i.e. to take a place at table. in ἀνὰ (ana) Adverb Strong's 303: A primary preposition and adverb; properly, up; but used severally, or at. groups κλισίας (klisias) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural Strong's 2828: From a derivative of klino; properly, reclination, i.e., a party at a meal. of about ὡσεὶ (hōsei) Adverb Strong's 5616: As if, as it were, like; with numbers: about. From hos and ei; as if. fifty {each}.” πεντήκοντα (pentēkonta) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 4004: Fifty. Multiplicative of pente; fifty. Links Luke 9:14 NIVLuke 9:14 NLT Luke 9:14 ESV Luke 9:14 NASB Luke 9:14 KJV Luke 9:14 BibleApps.com Luke 9:14 Biblia Paralela Luke 9:14 Chinese Bible Luke 9:14 French Bible Luke 9:14 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Luke 9:14 For they were about five thousand men (Luke Lu Lk) |