Matthew 15:34 cpdv — And Jesus said to them, “How many loaves of bread do you have?” But they said, “Seven, and a few little fish.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And Jesus said to them, “How many loaves of bread do you have?” But they said, “Seven, and a few little fish.” "

— Matthew 15:34, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 15 — Context

31

so much so that the crowds wondered, seeing the mute speaking, the lame walking, the blind seeing. And they magnified the God of Israel.

32

And Jesus, calling together his disciples, said: “I have compassion on the crowds, because they have persevered with me now for three days, and they do not have anything to eat. And I am not willing to dismiss them, fasting, lest they faint along the way.”

33

And the disciples said to him: “From where, then, in the desert, would we obtain enough bread to satisfy so a great multitude?”

34

And Jesus said to them, “How many loaves of bread do you have?” But they said, “Seven, and a few little fish.”

35

And he instructed the crowds to recline upon the ground.

36

And taking the seven loaves and the fish, and giving thanks, he broke and gave to his disciples, and the disciples gave to the people.

37

And they all ate and were satisfied. And, from what was left over of the fragments, they took up seven full baskets.

Matthew 15:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 15:34 say?
Matthew 15:34 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And Jesus said to them, “How many loaves of bread do you have?” But they said, “Seven, and a few little fish.” ”
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 (CPDV): “And Jesus said to them, “How many loaves of bread do you have?” But they said, “Seven, and a few little 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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