Matthew 14:18

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

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 "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,

19 and He told all the people to sit down on the grass. Then He took the five loaves and the two fish, and after looking up to heaven and blessing them, He broke up the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples distributed them to the people.

20 So all ate, and were fully satisfied. The broken portions that remained over they gathered up, filling twelve baskets.