Bible Verses

He sighted from the depth of his spirit and said: “Why do the people of this generation ask for a sign? Truly, I say to you, no sign will be given to this people.”

They Ask Him for a Sign from Heaven The Pharisees approached and began to argue with Jesus. Wanting to embarrass him, they asked for a heavenly sign.

 and immediately got into the boat with his disciples to go to the region of Dalmanutha.

Those who had eaten numbered about four thousand. Jesus sent them away, 

The people ate until they were satisfied, then gathered the leftover broken pieces, filling seven baskets.

They also had some small fish. So Jesus said a blessing and asked that these be shared as well. 

Then he instructed the crowd to sit down on the ground. Taking the seven loaves, he gave thanks, broke them, and handed them to his disciples to distribute. They distributed them among the people. 

He asked them: “How many loaves have you?” And they answered: “Seven.”

His disciples replied: “Where, in a deserted place like this, could we get enough bread to feed these people?”

If I send them home hungry, they will faint on the way; some of them have come a long distance.”