The Miracles of the feeding of the five thousand with
five loaves and two fish is found in all four Gospels. The numbers in all
Gospels are the same. However, there are significant differences in the manner
in which the Gospel of John and the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark and Luke)
narrate the miracle.
Give at least two differences in the miracle as
narrated by John and the Synoptic Gospels.
The
Synoptic Gospels
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The
Gospel of John
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No mention of Passover
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Passover (to link it up with the sacrifice of
Jesus since there is no breaking of the bread at the last supper only the
washing of the feet)
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The
disciples take the initiative and request/ask Jesus to tell the crowds to go
away
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Jesus
takes the initiative and asks Philip the question about feeding.
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The
disciples have the 5 loaves and 2 fish
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Andrew
finds a lad who had 5 barley
loaves and 2 fish
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Jesus
says a BLESSING
Jesus
gave the bread to the disciples to give to the people.
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Jesus
gives THANKS (EUCHARIST). John is probably saying that Jesus celebrated the
Eucharist with the crowds. This is also why Jesus gave the bread to the
people himself.
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No
instruction from Jesus to gather up the fragments
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Jesus
instructs the disciples to gather up the fragments so that none may be lost
(roots of the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist)
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