Matthew 15:32

Translations

Modern

Then Jesus called His disciples to Him and said, “I have compassion for this crowd, because they have already been with Me three days and have nothing to eat. I do not want to send them away hungry, or they may faint along the way.”

Traditional

Then Jesus called his disciples unto him, and said, I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat: and I will not send them away fasting, lest they faint in the way.

Literal

And Jesus, having summoned His disciples, said, “I have compassion toward the crowd, because already three days they continue with Me, and they have nothing that they might eat. And I do not want to dismiss them hungry, lest they faint on the way.”

Latin

Jesus autem, convocatis discipulis suis, dixit: Misereor turbæ, quia triduo jam perseverant mecum, et non habent quod manducent: et dimittere eos jejunos nolo, ne deficiant in via.

Original

Greek

English

Then Jesus called His disciples to Him and said, “I have compassion for this crowd, because they have already been with Me three days and have nothing to eat. I do not want to send them away hungry, or they may faint along the way.”

Notes

Matthew 15:32–39

The earlier feeding miracle (see Matthew 14:13–21) was for the Jews. This miracle extended the blessing to the gentiles. It continues the theme found in Matthew 15:27. By this miracle, Jesus showed that he is the true "bread of life" (see 16:5–12; John 6).

Theme notes and profiles

Elisha Compassionate Healer

Events

Feeding of Four Thousandc. AD 29

Related verses

Matthew 9:36
When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
Luke 12:29–30
And do not be concerned about what you will eat or drink. Do not worry about it.
Acts 27:33
Right up to daybreak, Paul kept urging them all to eat: “Today is your fourteenth day in constant suspense, without taking any food.
Matthew 14:14–21
When He stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their sick.
Mark 8:1–10
In those days the crowd once again became very large, and they had nothing to eat. Jesus called the disciples to Him and said,
1 Samuel 30:11–12
Now his men found an Egyptian in the field and brought him to David. They gave the man water to drink and food to eat—
Matthew 12:40
For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.
Hebrews 4:15
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin.
Matthew 6:32–33
For the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.
Matthew 20:34
Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes, and at once they received their sight and followed Him.
Mark 9:22
“It often throws him into the fire or into the water, trying to kill him. But if You can do anything, have compassion on us and help us.”
Matthew 27:63
“Sir,” they said, “we remember that while He was alive that deceiver said, ‘After three days I will rise again.’

Parallels

2 Kings 4:42–44 Mark 8:1–10

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Gospel of Matthew Mercy Miracle

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Compassion of Jesus, the Christ: Feeds More than Four-Thousand People Jesus, the Christ: Love of Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of More than Four-Thousand People Fed Miracles of Jesus, in Chronological Order: Feeds More than Four-Thousand People The Miracles of Christ: The Multitude Fed

Matthew 15:32

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