Matthew 14:17 asv — And they say unto him, We have here but five loaves, and two fishes.

American Standard Version

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

— Matthew 14:17, American Standard Version

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Matthew 14 — Context

14

And he came forth, and saw a great multitude, and he had compassion on them, and healed their sick.

15

And when even was come, the disciples came to him, saying, The place is desert, and the time is already past; send the multitudes away, that they may go into the villages, and buy themselves food.

16

But Jesus said unto them, They have no need to go away; give ye them to eat.

17

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

18

And he said, Bring them hither to me.

19

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

20

And they all ate, and were filled: and they took up that which remained over of the broken pieces, twelve baskets full.

Matthew 14:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 14:17 say?
Matthew 14:17 in the American Standard Version reads: “And they say unto him, We have here but five loaves, and two fishes. ”
Where is Matthew 14:17 in the Bible?
Matthew 14:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 14, verse 17.
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 14:17.
What translation should I read Matthew 14:17 in?
Matthew 14:17 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 14:17?
Matthew 14:17 reads (ASV): “And they say unto him, We have here but five loaves, and two fishes. ” 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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