When Jesus heard of the death of John the Baptist,he withdrew in a boat to a deserted place by himself. The crowds heard of this and followed him on foot from their towns. When he disembarked and saw the vast crowd,his heart was moved with pity for them, and he cured their sick. But they said to him,“Five loaves and two fish are all we have here.” Then he said, “Bring them here to me,”and he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass.