A.T. Robertson Commentary Matthew 14:16

"But Jesus said unto them, They have no need to go away; give ye them to eat." — Matthew 14:16 (ASV)

Give ye them to eat (δοτε αυτοις υμεις φαγειν). The emphasis is on υμεις in contrast (note position) with their "send away" (απολυσον). It is the urgent aorist of instant action (δοτε). It was an astounding command. The disciples were to learn that "no situation appears to Him desperate, no crisis unmanageable" (Bruce).