KJV ORIGINAL
When Jesus then lifted up his eyes, and saw a great company come unto him, he saith unto Philip, Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat?
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
When Jesus looked up and saw this huge crowd heading toward them, he turned to Philip and asked, 'Where are we going to buy enough bread to feed all these people?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus saw the need before anyone else even realized there was a problem.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, this scene occurs during Jesus' ministry near the Sea of Galilee, where He was attracting large crowds due to His miraculous healings and teachings. The event builds toward the famous miracle of feeding the 5,000, highlighting Jesus' compassion for people's physical needs. Jesus poses this question to Philip not because He lacked a solution, but to test the disciples' faith and reveal God's provision.
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