Matthew 14:16

16 "They need not go away," replied Jesus; "you yourselves must give them something to eat."

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 So Jesus went out and saw an immense multitude, and felt compassion for them, and cured those of them who were out of health.

15 But when evening was come, the disciples came to Him and said, "This is an uninhabited place, and the best of the day is now gone; send the people away to go into the villages and buy something to eat."

16 "They need not go away," replied Jesus; "you yourselves must give them something to eat."

17 "We have nothing here," they said, "but five loaves and a couple of fish."

18 "Bring them here to me," He said,