6. He told the crowd to sit on the ground. He took the seven loaves, gave thanks, broke them apart, and gave them to his disciples to distribute; and they gave the bread to the crowd.
7. They also had a few fish. He said a blessing over them, then gave them to the disciples to hand out also.
8. They ate until they were full. They collected seven baskets full of leftovers.
9. This was a crowd of about four thousand people! Jesus sent them away,
10. then got into a boat with his disciples and went over to the region of Dalmanutha.
11. The Pharisees showed up and began to argue with Jesus. To test him, they asked for a sign from heaven.
12. With an impatient sigh, Jesus said, "Why does this generation look for a sign? I assure you that no sign will be given to it."
13. Leaving them, he got back in the boat and crossed to the other side of the lake.