Matthew 16:10
What does Matthew 16:10 mean?
A plain-English look at Matthew 16:10 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Matthew 16:10 means
Jesus continues His line of questioning, reminding them of the equally miraculous feeding of the four thousand, where seven loaves fed a large multitude, and they gathered seven baskets of broken pieces. By recalling both instances, Jesus reinforces the undeniable proof of His power over material scarcity. He expects them to connect these past provisions to their current concerns, realizing that if He could feed thousands with little, He is certainly not worried about a forgotten supply of bread.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Neither the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many baskets ye took up?
KJV
King James Version · 1611Neither the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many baskets ye took up?
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Neither the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many baskets ye took up?
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Or the seven cakes of bread of the four thousand, and the number of baskets you took up?
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862nor the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many baskets ye took up?
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Nor the seven loaves, among four thousand men, and how many baskets you took up?
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890nor the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many baskets ye took [up]?
Context
Building on the previous verse, this reminder of the second miraculous feeding further strengthens Jesus' argument about His ability to provide physical sustenance. This repeated evidence of His power is essential for the disciples to finally shift their focus from literal bread to the metaphorical 'leaven,' as Jesus will directly prompt them in the very next verse.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Mark 8:17
And Jesus perceiving it saith unto them, Why reason ye, because ye have no bread? do ye not yet perceive, neither understand? have ye your heart hardened?
- Matthew 15:34
And Jesus said unto them, How many loaves have ye? And they said, Seven, and a few small fishes.
- Mark 8:5
And he asked them, How many loaves have ye? And they said, Seven.
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