KJV ORIGINAL
And Jesus saith unto them, How many loaves have ye? And they said, Seven, and a few little fishes.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Jesus asked them, 'How much food do you have?' They replied, 'Seven loaves of bread and a few small fish.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus always starts with what you have, not what you don't.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Matthew, this verse occurs during Jesus' ministry in the region of Decapolis, a Gentile area, where a large crowd had followed Him for three days and was in need of food. Jesus, demonstrating His compassion and authority, asks His disciples about their resources to prepare for a miracle that would feed the multitude. This event highlights Jesus' ongoing mission to provide for people's physical needs while revealing His divine power.
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