Matthew 15:32

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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

2 Kings 4:42

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

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.

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?”

Matthew 20:34

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

Matthew 27:63

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

Matthew 9:36

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

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!”

Luke 7:13

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

Acts 27:33

Just before daylight Paul begged the people to eat something. He told them, “For fourteen 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!