Matthew 15:34

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

“How many loaves do you have?” Jesus asked. “Seven,” they replied, “and a few small fish.”

American Standard Version (1901)

And Jesus said unto them, How many loaves have ye? And they said, Seven, and a few small fishes.

Bible in Basic English

And Jesus says to them, How much bread have you? And they said, Seven cakes, and some small fishes.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Jesus said to them: How many loaves have you? But they said: Seven, and a few little fishes.

Free Bible Version

“How many loaves of bread do you have?” Jesus asked. “Seven, and a few small fish,” they replied.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Iesus said vnto them, How many loaues haue ye? And they said, Seuen, and a few litle fishes.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Jesus saith unto them, How many loaves have ye? And they said, Seven, and a few little fishes.

One Unity Resource Bible

Yeshua [Salvation] said to them, “How many loaves do you have?” They said, “Seven, and a few small fish.”

Translation for Translators

Jesus asked us, “How many small loaves do you have?” We said to him, “We have seven small loaves and a few cooked fish.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Jesus said to them, “How many loaves do you have?” They said, “Seven, and a few small fish.”

Noah Webster Bible

And Jesus saith to them, How many loaves have ye? And they said, Seven, and a few little fishes.

World English Bible

Jesus said to them, “How many loaves do you have?” They said, “Seven, and a few small fish.”

Young's Literal Translation

And Jesus saith to them, 'How many loaves have ye?' and they said, 'Seven, and a few little fishes.'

Context

The Feeding of the Four Thousand

³³The disciples replied, “Where in this desolate place could we find enough bread to feed such a large crowd?” ³⁴“How many loaves do you have?” Jesus asked. “Seven,” they replied, “and a few small fish.”

Summary

In this verse, Jesus demonstrates His compassion and care for the people by feeding a large crowd of four thousand with just seven loaves of bread and a few small fish. This miracle showcases His divine power and provision, emphasizing His ability to meet the physical needs of His followers. It also serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and abundance, showing that He is able to multiply resources beyond human understanding. The act of feeding the multitude symbolizes Jesus as the ultimate provider and sustainer, inviting trust and reliance on Him for all aspects of life.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And Jesus saith unto them,.... In a very mild and gentle manner, taking no notice of their stupidity, nor upbraiding them with their forgetfulness of the late miracle, and willing to exercise their patience, and try their faith, asks, how many loaves have ye? meaning in the common stock, and which they brought along with them, for their own supply: and they said seven, and a few little fishes; which they mention as so small a provision, that it was as nothing for such multitudes; their loaves of bread were but seven, and their fishes, which were ready dressed, dried, or boiled, &c. were few in number, and small, as to quantity and size.

Matthew 15:34

The Feeding of the Four Thousand

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Berean Standard Bible

“How many loaves do you have?” Jesus asked. “Seven,” they replied, “and a few small fish.”

American Standard Version (1901)

And Jesus said unto them, How many loaves have ye? And they said, Seven, and a few small fishes.

Bible in Basic English

And Jesus says to them, How much bread have you? And they said, Seven cakes, and some small fishes.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Jesus said to them: How many loaves have you? But they said: Seven, and a few little fishes.

Free Bible Version

“How many loaves of bread do you have?” Jesus asked. “Seven, and a few small fish,” they replied.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Iesus said vnto them, How many loaues haue ye? And they said, Seuen, and a few litle fishes.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Jesus saith unto them, How many loaves have ye? And they said, Seven, and a few little fishes.

One Unity Resource Bible

Yeshua [Salvation] said to them, “How many loaves do you have?” They said, “Seven, and a few small fish.”

Translation for Translators

Jesus asked us, “How many small loaves do you have?” We said to him, “We have seven small loaves and a few cooked fish.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Jesus said to them, “How many loaves do you have?” They said, “Seven, and a few small fish.”

Noah Webster Bible

And Jesus saith to them, How many loaves have ye? And they said, Seven, and a few little fishes.

World English Bible

Jesus said to them, “How many loaves do you have?” They said, “Seven, and a few small fish.”

Young's Literal Translation

And Jesus saith to them, 'How many loaves have ye?' and they said, 'Seven, and a few little fishes.'