Those who ate were four thousand men, in addition to women and children.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Matthew 15:38 in context
Matthew 15:35–39
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He commanded the multitude to sit down on the ground;
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and he took the seven loaves and the fish. He gave thanks and broke them, and gave to the disciples, and the disciples to the multitudes.
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They all ate and were filled. They took up seven baskets full of the broken pieces that were left over.
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Those who ate were four thousand men, in addition to women and children.
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Then he sent away the multitudes, got into the boat, and came into the borders of Magdala.
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