5 "How many loaves do you have?" Jesus asked. "Seven," they replied.

Other Translations of Mark 8:5

King James Version

5 And he asked them, How many loaves have ye? And they said, Seven.

English Standard Version

5 And he asked them, "How many loaves do you have?" They said, "Seven."

The Message

5 He asked, "How much bread do you have?" "Seven loaves," they said.

New King James Version

5 He asked them, "How many loaves do you have?" And they said, "Seven."

New Living Translation

5 Jesus asked, "How much bread do you have?" "Seven loaves," they replied.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Mark 8:5

Commentary on Mark 8:1-10

(Read Mark 8:1-10)

Our Lord Jesus encouraged the meanest to come to him for life and grace. Christ knows and considers our frames. The bounty of Christ is always ready; to show that, he repeated this miracle. His favours are renewed, as our wants and necessities are. And those need not fear want, who have Christ to live upon by faith, and do so with thanksgiving.