Gather up the fragments S. John alone tells of this command, though the others tell us that the fragments were gathered up. It has been noticed as a strong mark of truth, most unlikely to have been invented by the writer of a fiction. We do not find the owner of Fortunatus" purse careful against extravagance. How improbable, from a human point of view, that one who could multiply food at will should give directions about saving fragments!

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