Matthew 15:32 Made Simple

KJV 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.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Jesus pulled his disciples aside and said, 'I feel for all these people. They've been hanging out with us for three days straight and they're literally out of food. I can't just send them home hungry — they'll collapse on the way back.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus saw people's real needs and refused to let them leave empty-handed.

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