they did all eat, and were filled] Lest any, to extenuate this miracle, should think that some did not eat, and others were not satisfied, this is added. they took up of the fragments] Gr. they took the remainder of the fragments. This remainder shewed the truth of the miracle, and also the greatnesse of it; for more was left, then was there at first. This was more then Moses did in the Manna, or Elias in the meal, 1 Kings 17. It shews also the peoples modestie, who, being satisfied with Christs liberality, did not spoil nor steal away the remainder, but left it to be gathered by the apostles. twelve baskets full] Each apostle one basket. The baskets were such as they used to carry bread, and other the like victuall, about with him in, chap. 16. 7. Mark 8:14.