Matthew 14:17 web — They told him, "We only have here five loaves and two fish."

World English Bible

"They told him, "We only have here five loaves and two fish.""

— Matthew 14:17, World English Bible

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Matthew 14 — Context

14

Jesus went out, and he saw a great multitude. He had compassion on them, and healed their sick.

15

When evening had come, his disciples came to him, saying, "This place is deserted, and the hour is already late. Send the multitudes away, that they may go into the villages, and buy themselves food."

16

But Jesus said to them, "They don't need to go away. You give them something to eat."

17

They told him, "We only have here five loaves and two fish."

18

He said, "Bring them here to me."

19

He commanded the multitudes to sit down on the grass; and he took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, broke and gave the loaves to the disciples, and the disciples gave to the multitudes.

20

They all ate, and were filled. They took up twelve baskets full of that which remained left over from the broken pieces.

Matthew 14:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 14:17 say?
Matthew 14:17 in the World English Bible reads: “They told him, "We only have here five loaves and two fish."”
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 (WEB): “They told him, "We only have here five loaves and two fish."” 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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