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Start with What You Have
Commentators highlight that Jesus' first question is not "What do you need?" but "How many loaves have you?" This shifts the focus from the overwhelming need to the resources at hand. Scholars see this as a call for believers to assess their own gifts, abilities, and grace, and consecrate whatever they have—no matter how small—to the Master's service.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 15:32–38
18th Century
Theologian
The miracle recorded here, the feeding of the four thousand, took place on a mountain, near the Sea of Galilee. The same account is recorded in Mar…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 15:34
A few small fishes (ολιγα ιχθυδια, diminutive again).
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 15:31–34
19th Century
Preacher
Insomuch that the multitude wondered, when they saw the dumb to speak, the maimed to be whole, the lame to walk, and the blind to see: and they…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 15:34
If the number of baskets of leftovers in 14:20 is symbolic, it is hard to see why the seven baskets here (v.37) are not symbolic. The number seven …
John Gill
On Matthew 15:34
17th Century
Pastor
And Jesus says to them
In a very mild and gentle manner, taking no notice of their stupidity, nor upbraiding them wi…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 15:29–39
17th Century
Minister
Whatever our situation, the only way to find ease and relief is to lay it at Christ's feet, to submit it to Him, and refer it to His disposal. Thos…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 15:29–39
13th Century
Philosopher
Previously, the Gospel teaching was confirmed by the deliverance of the Gentiles from the power of the devil through Christ’s might; now He confirm…