The miracle of the loaves was reported far and near, and very early next morning the people flocked to Bethsaida to see Jesus. They came in great numbers, by land and sea. Those who had left Him the preceding night returned, expecting to find Him still there; for there had been no boat by which He could pass to the other side. But their search was fruitless, and many repaired to Capernaum, still seeking Him.

Miraklet med brødene var rygtedes vidt og bredt, og ganske tidligt næste morgen kom folk i skarevis til Betsajda for at træffe Jesus. De kom i store flokke, både til lands og til søs. De, der havde forladt ham den foregående aften, vendte tilbage og ventede stadig at finde ham der; for der havde ikke været nogen båd, hvormed han kunne være kommet over til den anden side. Men deres eftersøgning var uden resultat, og mange vendte tilbage til Kapernaum, hvor de stadig ledte efter ham.