<P> The Feeding of the 5,000 is also known as the `` miracle of the five loaves and two fish '' , because the Gospel of John reports that five barley loaves and two small fish supplied by a boy were used by Jesus to feed a multitude . According to Matthew 's gospel , when Jesus heard that John the Baptist had been killed , he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place . Luke specifies that the place was near Bethsaida . The crowds followed Jesus on foot from the towns . When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd , he had compassion on them and healed their sick . As evening approached , the disciples came to him and said , `` This is a remote place , and it 's already getting late . Send the crowds away , so they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food . '' </P>
<P> The Feeding of the 5,000 is also known as the `` miracle of the five loaves and two fish '' , because the Gospel of John reports that five barley loaves and two small fish supplied by a boy were used by Jesus to feed a multitude . According to Matthew 's gospel , when Jesus heard that John the Baptist had been killed , he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place . Luke specifies that the place was near Bethsaida . The crowds followed Jesus on foot from the towns . When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd , he had compassion on them and healed their sick . As evening approached , the disciples came to him and said , `` This is a remote place , and it 's already getting late . Send the crowds away , so they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food . '' </P>
where did the miracle of the fish and loaves happen
where did the miracle of the fish and loaves happen
near Bethsaida
near Bethsaida