KJV ORIGINAL
He said, Bring them hither to me.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He said, 'Bring them here to me.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus asked for what little they had, knowing he could do something incredible with it.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Matthew, this verse is part of the account of Jesus feeding the five thousand, a miracle that took place during His ministry in Galilee. The disciples had just informed Jesus that they only had five loaves and two fish to feed a large crowd that had followed Him after He had been teaching and healing. Jesus' command to bring the food to Him highlights His authority over creation and His compassion for people's needs in a time when resources were scarce.
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