George Hutcheson
12 When they were filled he said unto his Disciples, gather up the fragments that remaine, that nothing be lost.
13 Therefore they gathered them together, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves, which remained over and above, unto them that had eaten.
Followeth some effects and consequents of this miracle; And first, the people being satisfied, Christ commands the fragments to be gathered up, whereby the truth of the miracle is confirmed, not only that the people are filled, but there is more left then they laid down at first. Whence learn. 1. Christs miracles are such as sense will beare witnesse unto, and he will make his peoples sensible satisfaction, bear witnesse for him, how really good he is unto them; for, so is this miracle confirmed from the effect, they were filled. 2. As the Lords people should not be doubtful or anxious in wants; So when he giveth greatest plenty, they should be frugal and thrifty, and should beware of abusing greatest abundance; for, though he had now fed them miraculously, yet saith he, gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost. 3. Such as, at Christs command, lay out what he hath given them, for supplying the necessities of others, may expect to be no losers, but rather gainers; for, the disciples who gave out their provision, finde it returned with advantage, and instead of five loaves and two fishes, they filled twelve baskets with the fragments, &c.
