Matthew 14:16

New International Version

Jesus replied, “They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.”

Cross References

John 13:29

Since Judas had charge of the money, some thought Jesus was telling him to buy what was needed for the festival, or to give something to the poor.

Ecclesiastes 11:2

Invest in seven ventures, yes, in eight; you do not know what disaster may come upon the land.

Luke 3:11

John answered, “Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same.”

Proverbs 11:24

One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty.

Matthew 14:15

As evening approached, the disciples came to him and said, “This is a remote place, and it’s already getting late. Send the crowds away, so they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food.”

Matthew 14:17

“We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered.