Matthew 14:18

18 qui ait eis adferte illos mihi huc

Matthew 14:18 Meaning and Commentary

Matthew 14:18

He said, bring them hither to me.
] The loaves and the fishes, signifying that they were sufficient; or that he would make them so: this he said, to try their faith in him, their obedience to him, and their liberality to others: and indeed, the best way to have an increase of temporal supplies, is to bring what we have, and put it into Christ's hands; whereby not only good is done to others, but that with an overplus is returned to the giver.

Matthew 14:18 In-Context

16 Iesus autem dixit eis non habent necesse ire date illis vos manducare
17 responderunt ei non habemus hic nisi quinque panes et duos pisces
18 qui ait eis adferte illos mihi huc
19 et cum iussisset turbam discumbere supra faenum acceptis quinque panibus et duobus piscibus aspiciens in caelum benedixit et fregit et dedit discipulis panes discipuli autem turbis
20 et manducaverunt omnes et saturati sunt et tulerunt reliquias duodecim cofinos fragmentorum plenos
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