Matthew 14:16
But Jesus told them, “They don't need to leave. You give them something to eat!”
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
But Jesus said unto them, They need not depart; give ye them to eat.
In Context
17“All we have here are five loaves and a couple of fish,” they replied.
Cross References
2 Kings 4:42A man from Baal-shalishah came to the man of God with a sack of firstfruits—the first grain of the year, along with twenty loaves of barley bread. “Give it to the people to eat,” said Elisha.
Proverbs 11:24If you give generously you receive more, but if you keep back what you should give, you end up poor.
Luke 3:11“If you have two coats, then share with someone who doesn't have one. If you have food, then share with those who don't,” he told them.
2 Corinthians 8:2Even though they have suffered terrible trouble, they are overflowing with happiness; and even though they are very poor, they are also overflowing in their generosity.
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 →