Matthew 14:16
But Jesus said to them, “They have no need to go away; you give them something to eat.”
Text-Critical English NT
In The King James Version
But Jesus said unto them, They need not depart; give ye them to eat.
In Context
17They said to him, “We have here only five loaves and two fish.”
Cross References
Luke 3:11John answered them, “Whoever has two tunics must share with him who has none, and whoever has food must do likewise.”
2 Corinthians 8:2During a severe trial of affliction, their abundant joy and their deep poverty abounded in a wealth of generosity on their part.
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 →