Matthew 15:32

Contemporary English Version 1995

Jesus called his disciples together and told them, “I feel sorry for these people. They have been with me for three days, and they don't have anything to eat. I don't want to send them away hungry. They might faint on their way home.”

Cross References

Matthew 9:36

When he saw the crowds, he felt sorry for them. They were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.

Acts 27:33

Just before daylight Paul begged the people to eat something. He told them, “For 14 days you have been so worried that you haven't eaten a thing.

Hebrews 4:15

Jesus understands every weakness of ours, because he was tempted in every way that we are. But he did not sin!

Luke 7:13

When the Lord saw the woman, he felt sorry for her and said, “Don't cry!”

Mark 9:22

The demon has often tried to kill him by throwing him into a fire or into water. Please have pity and help us if you can!”

Matthew 27:63

They said, “Sir, we remember what this liar said while he was still alive. He claimed in three days he would come back from death.

Matthew 20:34

Jesus felt sorry for them and touched their eyes. At once they could see, and they became his followers.

Matthew 12:40

He was in the stomach of a big fish for three days and nights, just as the Son of Man will be deep in the earth for three days and nights.

2 Kings 4:42

A man from the town of Baal-Shalishah brought Elisha some freshly cut grain and 20 loaves of bread made from the first barley that was harvested. Elisha said, “Give it to the people so they can eat.”

Matthew 14:13

After Jesus heard about John, he crossed Lake Galilee to go to some place where he could be alone. But the crowds found out and followed him on foot from the towns.

Matthew 15:33

His disciples said, “This place is like a desert. Where can we find enough food to feed such a crowd?”