Matthew 15:32

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Jesus called his disciples to him and said, “I have compassion for these people; 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 on the way.”

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    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.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

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

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

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

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    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.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    Then Iesus called his disciples to him and sayde: I have compassion on ye people becau se they have cotynued with me now.iii. dayes and have nought to eate: and I wyll not let them departe fastinge leste they perisshe in ye waye.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    And Iesus called his disciples vnto him, & sayde: I haue copassion vpon the people, for they haue cotynued wt me now thre dayes, & haue nothinge to eate, & I wil not let the departe fastynge, lest they perishe in ye waye.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Then Iesus called his disciples vnto him, and said, I haue compassion on this multitude, because they haue continued with mee already three dayes, & haue nothing to eate: and I wil not let them depart fasting, least they faint in the way.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Then Iesus called his disciples vnto hym, and sayde: I haue compassion on the people, because they continue with me nowe three dayes, and haue nothing to eate: and I wyll not let them depart fastyng, lest they faynt in the way.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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.›

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Jesus summoned his disciples and said, "I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days and have nothing to eat. I don't want to send them away fasting, or they might faint on the way."

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And Jesus having called near his disciples, said, `I have compassion upon the multitude, because now three days they continue with me, and they have not what they may eat; and to let them away fasting I will not, lest they faint in the way.'

  • American Standard Version (1901)

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

  • American Standard Version (1901)

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

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And Jesus got his disciples together and said, I have pity for the people, because they have now been with me three days and have no food: and I will not send them away without food, or they will have no strength for the journey.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    Jesus summoned his disciples and said, "I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days and have nothing to eat. I don't want to send them away fasting, or they might faint on the way."

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    The Feeding of the Four Thousand Then Jesus called the disciples and said,“I have compassion on the crowd, because they have already been here with me three days and they have nothing to eat. I don’t want to send them away hungry since they may faint on the way.”

Referenced Verses

  • Matt 9:36 : 36 When he saw the crowds, he was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
  • Matt 12:40 : 40 For just as Jonah was in the belly of the great fish 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.
  • Matt 14:14-21 : 14 When He stepped ashore and saw the great crowd, He was moved with compassion for them and healed their sick. 15 When it was evening, the disciples came to Him and said, 'This is a deserted place, and the hour is already late. Send the crowds away so that they can go into the villages and buy food for themselves.' 16 But Jesus replied, 'They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.' 17 They said to Him, 'We have nothing here except five loaves and two fish.' 18 Jesus said, 'Bring them here to me.' 19 Then He instructed the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish, He looked up to heaven, gave thanks, and broke the loaves. He then gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. 20 They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples collected twelve baskets full of leftover pieces. 21 The number of those who ate was about five thousand men, besides women and children.
  • Matt 20:34 : 34 Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes, and immediately they regained their sight and followed him.
  • Matt 27:63 : 63 They said, 'Sir, we remember that while He was still alive, that deceiver said, "After three days I will rise again."'
  • Mark 8:1-9 : 1 During those days, a very large crowd gathered, and since they had nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples to him and said to them, 2 I feel compassion for the crowd because they have already been with me for three days and have nothing to eat. 3 If I send them home hungry, they will faint on the way, because some of them have come from far away. 4 The disciples answered him, 'Where can anyone get enough bread to satisfy these people here in this deserted place?' 5 Jesus asked them, 'How many loaves do you have?' They said, 'Seven.' 6 He commanded the crowd to sit down on the ground. Taking the seven loaves, he gave thanks, broke them, and gave them to his disciples to distribute, and they distributed them to the crowd. 7 They also had a few small fish. After giving thanks for them, he said to distribute them as well. 8 They ate and were satisfied. Then they collected seven baskets of leftover pieces. 9 About four thousand people were there. He sent them away. 10 Immediately after, he got into the boat with his disciples and went to the region of Dalmanutha.
  • Mark 9:22 : 22 It has often thrown him into fire and water to destroy him. But if you can do anything, please have compassion on us and help us.'
  • Luke 7:13 : 13 When the Lord saw her, He was moved with compassion for her and said, 'Do not weep.'
  • Luke 12:29-30 : 29 So do not seek what you will eat or what you will drink, and do not worry about it. 30 For all the nations of the world eagerly seek these things, and your Father knows that you need them.
  • Acts 27:33 : 33 As daylight was about to break, Paul urged them all to eat, saying, "Today is the fourteenth day you have been in constant suspense and have gone without food—you have eaten nothing.
  • Heb 4:15 : 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way as we are—yet without sin.
  • 1 Sam 14:28-31 : 28 Then one of the men said, 'Your father solemnly charged the people, saying, ‘Cursed is the man who eats food today.’ That is why the people are faint.' 29 Jonathan said, 'My father has brought trouble to the land. See how my eyes have brightened because I tasted just a little of this honey.' 30 How much better it would have been if the men had eaten freely today from the plunder they took from their enemies. Would not the defeat of the Philistines have been even greater? 31 That day they struck down the Philistines from Michmash to Aijalon, but the troops were very exhausted.
  • 1 Sam 30:11-12 : 11 They found an Egyptian man in the field and brought him to David. They gave him bread to eat and water to drink. 12 They also gave him a piece of pressed fig cake and two clusters of raisins. After he ate, he revived, because he had not eaten food or drunk water for three days and three nights.
  • Matt 6:32-33 : 32 For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Mark 8:1-4
    4 verses
    91%

    1During those days, a very large crowd gathered, and since they had nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples to him and said to them,

    2I feel compassion for the crowd because they have already been with me for three days and have nothing to eat.

    3If I send them home hungry, they will faint on the way, because some of them have come from far away.

    4The disciples answered him, 'Where can anyone get enough bread to satisfy these people here in this deserted place?'

  • Matt 15:33-38
    6 verses
    82%

    33His disciples replied, “Where could we get enough bread in this remote place to feed such a crowd?”

    34Jesus asked, “How many loaves do you have?” “Seven,” they replied, “and a few small fish.”

    35He told the crowd to sit down on the ground.

    36Then he took the seven loaves and the fish, and when he had given thanks, he broke them and gave them to the disciples, and they in turn to the people.

    37They all ate and were satisfied. Afterward the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.

    38The number of those who ate was four thousand men, besides women and children.

  • Matt 14:14-22
    9 verses
    78%

    14When He stepped ashore and saw the great crowd, He was moved with compassion for them and healed their sick.

    15When it was evening, the disciples came to Him and said, 'This is a deserted place, and the hour is already late. Send the crowds away so that they can go into the villages and buy food for themselves.'

    16But Jesus replied, 'They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.'

    17They said to Him, 'We have nothing here except five loaves and two fish.'

    18Jesus said, 'Bring them here to me.'

    19Then He instructed the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish, He looked up to heaven, gave thanks, and broke the loaves. He then gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds.

    20They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples collected twelve baskets full of leftover pieces.

    21The number of those who ate was about five thousand men, besides women and children.

    22Immediately, Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of Him to the other side, while He dismissed the crowds.

  • Mark 6:33-38
    6 verses
    77%

    33But many people saw them leaving and recognized them. They ran on foot from all the towns and arrived there ahead of them.

    34When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So He began to teach them many things.

    35By this time it was late in the day, so His disciples came to Him and said, 'This is a remote place, and it’s already very late.'

    36'Send the people away so that they can go to the surrounding countryside and villages and buy themselves something to eat.'

    37But He answered them, 'You give them something to eat.' They said to Him, 'Should we go and buy two hundred denarii worth of bread and give it to them to eat?'

    38He asked them, 'How many loaves do you have? Go and see.' When they found out, they said, 'Five, and two fish.'

  • Luke 9:12-14
    3 verses
    77%

    12As the day was coming to an end, the twelve approached him and said, 'Send the crowd away so they can go to the surrounding villages and countryside to find food and lodging, because we are in a remote place here.'

    13But he said to them, 'You give them something to eat.' They replied, 'We have no more than five loaves and two fish—unless we go and buy food for all these people.'

    14For about five thousand men were there. But he said to his disciples, 'Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.'

  • Matt 9:36
    77%

    36When he saw the crowds, he was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.

  • John 6:5
    73%

    5When Jesus looked up and saw a large crowd coming toward him, he said to Philip, 'Where can we buy bread so that these people may eat?'

  • Mark 8:9
    73%

    9About four thousand people were there. He sent them away.

  • Mark 3:20
    72%

    20Then Jesus entered a house, and again a crowd gathered, so much so that He and His disciples were not even able to eat.

  • Mark 6:31
    71%

    31Then He said to them, 'Come away by yourselves to a solitary place and rest for a while.' For many people were coming and going, and they did not even have a chance to eat.

  • John 4:31-33
    3 verses
    71%

    31Meanwhile, the disciples were urging him, saying, "Rabbi, eat something."

    32But he said to them, "I have food to eat that you do not know about."

    33So the disciples said to one another, "Could someone have brought him something to eat?"

  • John 6:11-12
    2 verses
    71%

    11Jesus took the loaves, and after giving thanks, he distributed them to those who were reclining, and likewise the fish, as much as they wanted.

    12When they were full, he said to his disciples, 'Gather up the leftover pieces so that nothing is wasted.'

  • Mark 3:9
    71%

    9Jesus told His disciples to prepare a small boat for Him to avoid being crushed by the crowd.

  • Luke 14:25
    71%

    25Large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them, he said,

  • Luke 4:42
    71%

    42At daybreak, Jesus went out to a solitary place. The crowds were searching for Him, and they came to Him and tried to keep Him from leaving them.

  • Luke 9:17
    71%

    17They all ate and were satisfied, and the leftovers were gathered—twelve baskets of broken pieces.

  • John 21:5
    70%

    5Jesus said to them, 'Children, do you have any fish?' They answered him, 'No.'

  • Matt 15:23
    70%

    23But Jesus did not answer her a word. So his disciples came to him, urging him, “Send her away, for she keeps crying out after us.”

  • Mark 6:45
    70%

    45Immediately, Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of Him to the other side, to Bethsaida, while He dismissed the crowd.

  • Luke 6:3
    69%

    3Jesus answered them, "Have you not even read what David did when he and those with him were hungry?

  • Matt 16:5
    69%

    5When the disciples reached the other side, they forgot to bring bread.

  • Matt 9:14
    69%

    14Then the disciples of John came to him and asked, 'Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but your disciples do not fast?'

  • Matt 20:34
    69%

    34Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes, and immediately they regained their sight and followed him.

  • Matt 12:3
    69%

    3He said to them, 'Have you not read what David did when he and those with him were hungry?