Matthew 14:16

Catholic Public Domain Version

But Jesus said to them: "They have no need to go. Give them something to eat yourselves."

Cross References

Proverbs 11:24

Some distribute their own goods, and they become wealthier. Others seize what is not their own, and they are always in need.

Ecclesiastes 11:2

Give a portion to seven, and indeed even to eight. For you do not know what evil may be upon the earth in the future.

Matthew 14:15

And when evening had arrived, his disciples approached him, saying: "This is a deserted place, and the hour has now passed. Dismiss the crowds, so that, by going into the towns, they may buy food for themselves."

Matthew 14:17

They answered him, "We have nothing here, except five loaves and two fish."

Luke 3:11

But in response, he said to them: "Whoever has two coats, let him give to those who do not have. And whoever has food, let him act similarly."

John 13:29

For some were thinking that, because Judas held the purse, that Jesus had told him, "Buy those things which are needed by us for the feast day," or that he might give something to the needy.