Matthew 14:16 kjva — But Jesus said unto them, They need not depart; give ye them to eat.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"But Jesus said unto them, They need not depart; give ye them to eat."

— Matthew 14:16, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Matthew 14 — Context

13

When Jesus heard of it, he departed thence by ship into a desert place apart: and when the people had heard thereof, they followed him on foot out of the cities.

14

And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick.

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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.

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But Jesus said unto them, They need not depart; give ye them to eat.

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And they say unto him, We have here but five loaves, and two fishes.

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He said, Bring them hither to me.

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And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the grass, and took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, and brake, and gave the loaves to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude.

Matthew 14:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 14:16 say?
Matthew 14:16 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “But Jesus said unto them, They need not depart; give ye them to eat.”
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 (KJVA): “But Jesus said unto them, They need not depart; give ye them to eat.” 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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