Matthew 14:16 Cross References

Matthew 14:16

16: But Jesus replied, "That isn't necessary--you feed them."

2 Kings 4:42

  1. One day a man from Baal-shalishah brought the man of God a sack of fresh grain and twenty loaves of barley bread made from the first grain of his harvest. Elisha said, "Give it to the group of prophets so they can eat."
  2. "What?" his servant exclaimed. "Feed one hundred people with only this?" But Elisha repeated, "Give it to the group of prophets so they can eat, for the LORD says there will be plenty for all. There will even be some left over!"
  3. And sure enough, there was plenty for all and some left over, just as the LORD had promised.

2 Corinthians 8:2

  1. Though they have been going through much trouble and hard times, their wonderful joy and deep poverty have overflowed in rich generosity.
  2. For I can testify that they gave not only what they could afford but far more. And they did it of their own free will.

Proverbs 11:24

  1. It is possible to give freely and become more wealthy, but those who are stingy will lose everything.

Luke 3:11

  1. John replied, "If you have two coats, give one to the poor. If you have food, share it with those who are hungry."

Ecclesiastes 11:2

  1. Divide your gifts among many, for you do not know what risks might lie ahead.

2 Corinthians 9:7

  1. You must each make up your own mind as to how much you should give. Don't give reluctantly or in response to pressure. For God loves the person who gives cheerfully.
  2. And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others.

John 13:29

  1. Since Judas was their treasurer, some thought Jesus was telling him to go and pay for the food or to give some money to the poor.

Job 31:16

  1. "Have I refused to help the poor, or crushed the hopes of widows who looked to me for help?
  2. Have I been stingy with my food and refused to share it with hungry orphans?
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