Matthew 14:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 14:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 14:16 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But Jesus said unto them, They need not depart; give ye them to eat." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 14:16 — KJV
“But Jesus said unto them, They need not depart; give ye them to eat.”
— Matthew 14:16 (KJV)
Matthew 14:16 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 14:16
“And that which they have need of, both young bullocks, and rams, and lambs, for the burnt offerings of the God of heaven, wheat, salt, wine, and oil, according to the appointment of the priests which are at Jerusalem, let it be given them day by day without fail:”
Shares key themes with Matthew 14:16: need, give, eat
“And he departed, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him: and all men did marvel.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 14:16: jesus, depart, eat
“For some of them thought, because Judas had the bag, that Jesus had said unto him, Buy those things that we have need of against the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 14:16: jesus, need, give
“Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?”
Shares key themes with Matthew 14:16: jesus, give, eat
“Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 14:16: jesus, give, eat
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