Matthew 14:16

But Jesus said to them, they have no need to go away, do ye give them something to eat.

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

But Jesus said unto them, They need not depart; give ye them to eat.

In Context

15Now when it was evening his disciples came to Him and said, This is a desert place, and meal-time is now past; dismiss the people, that they may go away to the towns, and buy themselves victuals.

17And they said, we have nothing here but five loaves and two fishes:

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Cross References

Luke 3:11And he saith unto them, Let him that hath two coats, give one to him that hath none, and let him that hath food do the like.

2 Corinthians 8:2how in a great trial of affliction, their abundant chearfulness and their deep poverty, hath munificently shewn the riches of their bounty.

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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