Translations
Modern
The disciples replied, “Where in this desolate place could we find enough bread to feed such a large crowd?”
Traditional
And his disciples say unto him, Whence should we have so much bread in the wilderness, as to fill so great a multitude?
Literal
And the disciples say to Him, “From where unto us in a secluded place are so many loaves so as to satisfy so great a crowd?”
Latin
Et dicunt ei discipuli: Unde ergo nobis in deserto panes tantos, ut saturemus turbam tantam?
Original
Greek
English
The disciples replied, “Where in this desolate place could we find enough bread to feed such a large crowd?”
Notes
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
Events
- Feeding of Four Thousandc. AD 29
Parallels
Glossary
Topics
Bread: Publicly Sold Jesus, the Christ: Feeds More than Four-Thousand People 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