Matthew 14:16

16 But Iesus sayde vnto them. They have no neade to go awaye. Geve ye the to eate.

Matthew 14:16 Meaning and Commentary

Matthew 14:16

But Jesus said unto them
the disciples,

they need not depart;
meaning so long as he was with them, who had power enough to provide a sufficient meal for them, as well as by a word speaking, to heal their diseases; however, to try their faith, and make way for the working of the following miracle, he says to them,

give ye them to eat;
such provisions as you have along with you.

Matthew 14:16 In-Context

14 And Iesus went forth and sawe moche people and his herte did melte vpon them and he healed of them those that were sicke.

15 When even was come his disciples came to him sayinge. This is a deserte place and the daye is spent: let the people departe yt they maye go into ye tounes and bye them vytayllis.

16 But Iesus sayde vnto them. They have no neade to go awaye. Geve ye the to eate.

17 Then sayde they vnto him: we have here but .v. loves and two fysshes.

18 And he sayde: bringe the hyther to me.