20 And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the fragments that remained twelve baskets full.
20 They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.
20 And they all ate and were satisfied. And they took up twelve baskets full of the broken pieces left over.
20 They all ate their fill. They gathered twelve baskets of leftovers.
20 So they all ate and were filled, and they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments that remained.
20 They all ate as much as they wanted, and afterward, the disciples picked up twelve baskets of leftovers.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Matthew 14:20
Commentary on Matthew 14:13-21
(Read Matthew 14:13-21)
When Christ and his word withdraw, it is best for us to follow, seeking the means of grace for our souls before any worldly advantages. The presence of Christ and his gospel, makes a desert not only tolerable, but desirable. This little supply of bread was increased by Christ's creating power, till the whole multitude were satisfied. In seeking the welfare of men's souls, we should have compassion on their bodies likewise. Let us also remember always to crave a blessing on our meals, and learn to avoid all waste, as frugality is the proper source of liberality. See in this miracle an emblem of the Bread of life, which came down from heaven to sustain our perishing souls. The provisions of Christ's gospel appear mean and scanty to the world, yet they satisfy all that feed on him in their hearts by faith with thanksgiving.