Matthew 15:33 kjv — And his disciples say unto him, Whence should we have so much bread in the wilderness, as to fill so great a multitude?

King James Version

"And his disciples say unto him, Whence should we have so much bread in the wilderness, as to fill so great a multitude?"

— Matthew 15:33, King James Version

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Matthew 15 — Context

30

And great multitudes came unto him, having with them those that were lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and cast them down at Jesus’ feet; and he healed them:

31

Insomuch that the multitude wondered, when they saw the dumb to speak, the maimed to be whole, the lame to walk, and the blind to see: and they glorified the God of Israel.

32

Then Jesus called his disciples unto him, and said, I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat: and I will not send them away fasting, lest they faint in the way.

33

And his disciples say unto him, Whence should we have so much bread in the wilderness, as to fill so great a multitude?

34

And Jesus saith unto them, How many loaves have ye? And they said, Seven, and a few little fishes.

35

And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the ground.

36

And he took the seven loaves and the fishes, and gave thanks, and brake them, and gave to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude.

Matthew 15:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 15:33 say?
Matthew 15:33 in the King James Version reads: “And his disciples say unto him, Whence should we have so much bread in the wilderness, as to fill so great a multitude?”
Where is Matthew 15:33 in the Bible?
Matthew 15:33 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 15, verse 33.
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 15:33.
What translation should I read Matthew 15:33 in?
Matthew 15:33 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 15:33?
Matthew 15:33 reads (KJV): “And his disciples say unto him, Whence should we have so much bread in the wilderness, as to fill so great a multitude?” 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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