John Gill 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)

But Jesus said to them
the disciples,

they need not depart ;
meaning so long as he was with them, who had power enough to provide a sufficient meal for them, as well as by a word speaking, to heal their diseases; however, to try their faith, and make way for the working of the following miracle, he says to them,

give you them to eat ;
such provisions as you have along with you.