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Luke 9:17

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 9:17 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And they ate, and were all filled: and there was taken up that which remained over to them of broken pieces, twelve baskets.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And they ate, and were all filled: and there was taken up that which remained over to them of broken pieces, twelve baskets.
Luke 9:17 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 9

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
14For they were about five thousand men. And he said unto his disciples, Make them sit down in companies, about fifty each.
15And they did so, and made them all sit down.
16And he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and brake; and gave to the disciples to set before the multitude.
17And they ate, and were all filled: and there was taken up that which remained over to them of broken pieces, twelve baskets.
18And it came to pass, as he was praying apart, the disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Who do the multitudes say that I am?
19And they answering said, John the Baptist; but others [say], Elijah; and others, that one of the old prophets is risen again.
20And he said unto them, But who say ye that I am? And Peter answering said, The Christ of God.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And they did eat, and were all filled, etc.] Every one had a part, and enough: and there was taken up of fragments that remained to them, twelve baskets; (See Gill on “<401420>Matthew 14:20”).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the Matthew 14:13-21 notes, and Mark 6:30-44 notes. Luke 9:10 Bethsaida - A city on the east bank of the river Jordan, near where the river enters into the Sea of Tiberias. In the neighborhood of that city were extensive wastes or deserts. Luke 9:12 Day began to wear away - To decline, or as it drew near toward evening. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“9:17 twelve baskets of leftovers: God abundantly provides for his people.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“eat: Psa 37:16; Pro 13:25; Mat 14:20, Mat 14:21, Mat 15:37, Mat 15:38; Mar 6:42-44, Mar 8:8, Mar 8:9 were: Psa 107:9 and there: Kg2 4:44; Mat 16:9, Mat 16:10; Mar 8:19, Mar 8:20; Joh 6:11-13; Phi 4:18, Phi 4:19 Luke 9:18”
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