Matthew 14:16 cpdv — But Jesus said to them: “They have no need to go. Give them something to eat yourselves.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But Jesus said to them: “They have no need to go. Give them something to eat yourselves.” "

— Matthew 14:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 14 — Context

13

When Jesus had heard it, he withdrew from there by boat, to a deserted place by himself. And when the crowds had heard of it, they followed him on foot from the cities.

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And going out, he saw a great multitude, and he took pity on them, and he cured their sick.

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And when evening had arrived, his disciples approached him, saying: “This is a deserted place, and the hour has now passed. Dismiss the crowds, so that, by going into the towns, they may buy food for themselves.”

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But Jesus said to them: “They have no need to go. Give them something to eat yourselves.”

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They answered him, “We have nothing here, except five loaves and two fish.”

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He said to them, “Bring them here to me.”

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And when he had ordered the multitude to sit down upon the grass, he took the five loaves and the two fish, and gazing up to heaven, he blessed and broke and gave the bread to the disciples, and then the disciples to the multitudes.

Matthew 14:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 14:16 say?
Matthew 14:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But Jesus said to them: “They have no need to go. Give them something to eat yourselves.” ”
Where is Matthew 14:16 in the Bible?
Matthew 14:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 14, verse 16.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 14:16.
What translation should I read Matthew 14:16 in?
Matthew 14:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 14:16?
Matthew 14:16 reads (CPDV): “But Jesus said to them: “They have no need to go. Give them something to eat yourselves.” ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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