The feeding of the five thousand is a miraculous event recorded in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. In this event, Jesus takes a few loaves of bread and fish and multiplies them to feed a large crowd of five thousand men, plus women and children. The similarities in the different gospel accounts include the setting of the event, the large number of people present, the small amount of food available, and the overwhelming provision that takes place through Jesus' actions.

The passage is significant because it demonstrates Jesus' power over nature and his compassion for those in need. It also points to his ability to provide abundantly in times of scarcity. A helpful daily application for readers is to trust in Jesus' ability to provide for our needs, even when resources seem limited. By having faith and giving generously, we can witness God's miraculous provision in our own lives.

Although this passage is not found in all four Gospels, it is present in multiple accounts which provides a more complete picture of the event. Each Gospel writer includes unique details or perspectives, but the core message of Jesus' miraculous feeding of the five thousand remains consistent across the different accounts.