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21 Those who ate were about five thousand men, not counting women and children.

The Walking on the Water.[a]

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  1. 14:22–33 The disciples, laboring against the turbulent sea, are saved by Jesus. For his power over the waters, see note on Mt 8:26. Here that power is expressed also by his walking on the sea (Mt 14:25; cf. Ps 77:20; Jb 9:8). Matthew has inserted into the Marcan story (Mk 6:45–52) material that belongs to his special traditions on Peter (Mt 14:28–31).

44 Those who ate [of the loaves] were five thousand men.

The Walking on the Water.[a]

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  1. 6:45–52 See note on Mt 14:22–33.