Matthew 14:16 nasb — But Jesus said to them, "They do not need to go away; you give them something to eat!"

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"But Jesus said to them, "They do not need to go away; you give them something to eat!""

— Matthew 14:16, NASB

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Matthew 14 — Context

13

Now when Jesus heard about John, He withdrew from there in a boat to a secluded place by Himself; and when the people heard of this, they followed Him on foot from the cities.

14

When He went ashore, He saw a large crowd, and felt compassion for them and healed their sick.

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When it was evening, the disciples came to Him and said, "This place is desolate and the hour is already late; so send the crowds away, that they may go into the villages and buy food for themselves."

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But Jesus said to them, "They do not need to go away; you give them something to eat!"

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They *said to Him, "We have here only five loaves and two fish."

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And He said, "Bring them here to Me."

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Ordering the people to sit down on the grass, He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up toward heaven, He blessed the food, and breaking the loaves He gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds,

Matthew 14:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 14:16 say?
Matthew 14:16 in the NASB reads: “But Jesus said to them, "They do not need to go away; you give them something 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 (NASB): “But Jesus said to them, "They do not need to go away; you give them something 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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