SEV Biblia, Chapter 14:16
Mas Jess les dijo: No tienen necesidad de irse; dadles vosotros de comer.
Clarke's Bible Commentary - Matthew 14:16
Verse 16. They need not depart] He that seeks first the kingdom of heaven is sure to have every temporal requisite. When a man ensures the first, God always takes care to throw the other into the bargain. He who has an interest in Jesus has in him an inexhaustible treasure of spiritual and temporal good. Though the means by which man may help his fellows have failed, we are not to suppose that the bounty of God is exhausted. When we are about to give up all hope of farther supply, the gracious word of Christ still holds good-They need not depart; give ye them to eat.
Give ye them to eat.] Should we say, Lord, how shall thy poor, feeble ministering servants feed so many hungry souls as attend thy word! Begin at the command of Jesus-make the attempt-divide what you have-and the bread of God shall be multiplied in your hands, and all shall eat and be satisfied.
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 16. But Jesus said unto them , etc.] 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 ye them to eat ; such provisions as you have along with you.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 13-21 - When Christ and his word withdraw, it is best for us to follow, seeking the means of grace for our souls before any worldly advantages. The presence of Christ and his gospel, makes a desert not only tolerable but desirable. This little supply of bread was increased by Christ' creating power, till the whole multitude were satisfied. In seeking the welfare of men's souls, we should have compassion on their bodie likewise. Let us also remember always to crave a blessing on our meals and learn to avoid all waste, as frugality is the proper source of liberality. See in this miracle an emblem of the Bread of life, whic came down from heaven to sustain our perishing souls. The provisions of Christ's gospel appear mean and scanty to the world, yet they satisf all that feed on him in their hearts by faith with thanksgiving.
Greek Textus Receptus
ο 3588 T-NSM δε 1161 CONJ ιησους 2424 N-NSM ειπεν 2036 5627 V-2AAI-3S αυτοις 846 P-DPM ου 3756 PRT-N χρειαν 5532 N-ASF εχουσιν 2192 5719 V-PAI-3P απελθειν 565 5629 V-2AAN δοτε 1325 5628 V-2AAM-2P αυτοις 846 P-DPM υμεις 5210 P-2NP φαγειν 5315 5629 V-2AAN
Robertson's NT Word Studies
14:16 {Give ye them to eat} (dote autois h-meis fagein). The emphasis is on h-meis in contrast (note position) with their "send away" (apoluson). It is the urgent aorist of instant action (dote). It was an astounding command. The disciples were to learn that "no situation appears to Him desperate, no crisis unmanageable" (Bruce).
