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John 6:12 Cross-References
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“When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost.”
John 6:12 (KJV)
Commentary on John 6:12
'When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost.' After abundant provision comes careful stewardship. 'Filled' (empiplemi) means completely satisfied—not merely tasted but fully fed. Yet Jesus commands gathering fragments. Divine abundance doesn't authorize waste. Each fragment matters. This principle applies to all God's gifts—abundance should increase gratitude and stewardship, not carelessness.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 6:12
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“He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.”
“Go your way”
“and a fat land”
“and were all filled. They gathered up twelve baskets of broken pieces that were left over.”
“and were filled. They took up seven baskets full of the broken pieces that were left over.”
“and were filled.”
“He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.”
“and were filled. They took up seven baskets of broken pieces that were left over.”
“and were filled. They took up twelve baskets full of that which remained left over from the broken pieces.”
“the younger son gathered all of this together and traveled into a far country. There he wasted his property with riotous living.”