Matthew 15:34 bbe — And Jesus says to them, How much bread have you? And they said, Seven cakes, and some small fishes.

Bible in Basic English

"And Jesus says to them, How much bread have you? And they said, Seven cakes, and some small fishes."

— Matthew 15:34, Bible in Basic English

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Matthew 15 — Context

31

So that the people were full of wonder when they saw that those who had no voice were talking, the feeble were made strong, those whose bodies were broken had the power of walking, and the blind were able to see: and they gave glory to the God of Israel.

32

And Jesus got his disciples together and said, I have pity for the people, because they have now been with me three days and have no food: and I will not send them away without food, or they will have no strength for the journey.

33

And the disciples say to him, How may we get enough bread in a waste place, to give food to such a number of people?

34

And Jesus says to them, How much bread have you? And they said, Seven cakes, and some small fishes.

35

Then he gave an order to the people to be seated on the earth,

36

And he took the seven cakes of bread and the fishes; and having given praise, he gave the broken bread to the disciples, and the disciples gave it to the people.

37

And they all took food, and had enough; and they took up of the broken bits, seven baskets full.

Matthew 15:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 15:34 say?
Matthew 15:34 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Jesus says to them, How much bread have you? And they said, Seven cakes, and some small fishes.”
Where is Matthew 15:34 in the Bible?
Matthew 15:34 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 15, verse 34.
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 15:34.
What translation should I read Matthew 15:34 in?
Matthew 15:34 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 15:34?
Matthew 15:34 reads (BBE): “And Jesus says to them, How much bread have you? And they said, Seven cakes, and some small 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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