Matthew 14:15
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 14:15 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 14:15 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And when it was evening, his disciples came to him, saying, This is a desert place, and the time is now past; send the m..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 14:15 — KJV
“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.”
— Matthew 14:15 (KJV)
Matthew 14:15 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 14:15
“And when the day began to wear away, then came the twelve, and said unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the towns and country round about, and lodge, and get victuals: for we are here in a desert place.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 14:15: came, desert, place
“Send them away, that they may go into the country round about, and into the villages, and buy themselves bread: for they have nothing to eat.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 14:15: send, away, may
“And when the day was now far spent, his disciples came unto him, and said, This is a desert place, and now the time is far passed:”
Shares key themes with Matthew 14:15: disciples, came, desert
“Then Jesus sent the multitude away, and went into the house: and his disciples came unto him, saying, Declare unto us the parable of the tares of the field.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 14:15: disciples, came, saying
“And it came to pass, when Rachel had born Joseph, that Jacob said unto Laban, Send me away, that I may go unto mine own place, and to my country.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 14:15: came, place, send
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