Matthew 14:21

And those who had food were about five thousand men, in addition to women and children.

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In The King James Version

And they that had eaten were about five thousand men, beside women and children.

In Context

20And they all took of the food and had enough: and they took up twelve baskets full of broken bits which were not used.

22And straight away he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, till he had sent the people away.

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Cross References

Acts 4:4But a number of those who gave hearing to the word had faith; and they were now about five thousand.

2 Corinthians 9:8And God is able to give you all grace in full measure; so that ever having enough of all things, you may be full of every good work:

Matthew Henry on Matthew 14:14-22

The Five Thousand Fed. 13 When Jesus heard of it, he departed thence by ship into a desert place apart: and when the people had heard thereof, they followed him on foot out of the cities. 14 And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick. 15 And when it was evening, his disciples came to him, saying, This is a desert place, and the time is now past; send the multitude away, that they may go into the villages, and buy themselves victuals. 16 But… Read the whole commentary →

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