12 When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, "Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted."

Other Translations of John 6:12

King James Version

12 When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost.

English Standard Version

12 And when they had eaten their fill, he told his disciples, "Gather up the leftover fragments, that nothing may be lost."

The Message

12 When the people had eaten their fill, he said to his disciples, "Gather the leftovers so nothing is wasted."

New King James Version

12 So when they were filled, He said to His disciples, "Gather up the fragments that remain, so that nothing is lost."

New Living Translation

12 After everyone was full, Jesus told his disciples, "Now gather the leftovers, so that nothing is wasted."

Matthew Henry's Commentary on John 6:12

Commentary on John 6:1-14

(Read John 6:1-14)

John relates the miracle of feeding the multitude, for its reference to the following discourse. Observe the effect this miracle had upon the people. Even the common Jews expected the Messiah to come into the world, and to be a great Prophet. The Pharisees despised them as not knowing the law; but they knew most of Him who is the end of the law. Yet men may acknowledge Christ as that Prophet, and still turn a deaf ear to him.