Matthew 15:32

The Passion Translation

Jesus called his disciples to himself and said, “I care deeply about all these people, for they’ve already been with me for three days without food. I don’t want to send them away fasting or else they may be overcome by weakness on their journey home.”

Cross References

Matthew 12:40

For as Jonah was in the belly of the huge sea creature for three days and three nights, so the Son of Man will be in the heart of the earth for three days and three nights.

Matthew 14:13

On hearing this, Jesus slipped away privately by boat to be alone. But when the crowds discovered he had sailed away, they emerged from all the nearby towns and followed him on foot.

Matthew 15:33

The disciples said to him, “Where in the world are we going to find enough food in this desolate place to feed this crowd?”

Matthew 20:34

Jesus was deeply moved with compassion toward them. So he touched their eyes, and instantly they could see! Jesus said to them, “Your faith has healed you.” And all the people praised God because of this miracle. And the two men became his followers from that day onward.

Matthew 27:63

They said to him, “Our master, we remember that this imposter claimed that he would rise from the dead after three days.

Matthew 9:36

When he saw the vast crowds of people, Jesus’ heart was deeply moved with compassion, because they seemed weary and helpless, like wandering sheep without a shepherd.

Mark 9:22

“It tries over and over to kill him by throwing him into fire or into the water. But please, if you’re able to do something, anything—have compassion on us and help us!”

Luke 7:13

When the Lord saw the grieving mother, his heart broke for her. With great tenderness he said to her, “Please don’t cry.”

Acts 27:33

Just before daybreak, Paul urged everyone to eat. He said, “Today makes two full weeks that you’ve been in fearful peril and hunger, unable to eat a thing.

Hebrews 4:15

He understands humanity, for as a man, our magnificent King-Priest was tempted in every way just as we are, and conquered sin.