Matthew 16:9
What does Matthew 16:9 mean?
A plain-English look at Matthew 16:9 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Matthew 16:9 means
Jesus reminds His disciples of the miraculous feeding of the five thousand, where He multiplied five loaves to feed a vast crowd and they collected twelve baskets of leftovers. He challenges them to remember this powerful demonstration of His ability to provide abundantly for their physical needs. This recollection is intended to correct their 'little faith' and refocus their minds on His divine power, showing that their concern over a forgotten loaf of bread is unfounded.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Do ye not yet perceive, neither remember the five loaves of the five thousand, and how many baskets ye took up?
KJV
King James Version · 1611Do ye not yet understand, neither remember the five loaves of the five thousand, and how many baskets ye took up?
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Do ye not yet perceive, neither remember the five loaves of the five thousand, and how many baskets ye took up?
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Do you still not see, or keep in mind the five cakes of bread of the five thousand, and the number of baskets you took up?
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862do ye not yet understand, nor remember the five loaves of the five thousand, and how many hand-baskets ye took up?
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Do you not yet understand, neither do you remember the five loaves among five thousand men, and how many baskets you took up?
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Do ye not yet understand nor remember the five loaves of the five thousand, and how many hand-baskets ye took [up]?
Context
This verse directly follows Jesus' gentle rebuke of their 'little faith,' using a past miracle as a teaching tool. It serves as powerful evidence of His ability to provide, preparing the disciples to understand that His warning about 'leaven' was not about physical food. This memory is crucial for their eventual grasp of the spiritual meaning in the subsequent verses.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Mark 6:38
And he saith unto them, How many loaves have ye? go and see. And when they knew, they say, Five, and two fishes.
- Mark 7:18
And he saith unto them, Are ye so without understanding also? Perceive ye not, that whatsoever from without goeth into the man, it cannot defile him;
- Revelation 3:19
As many as I love, I reprove and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.
- Luke 24:25
And he said unto them, O foolish men, and slow of heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken!
- John 6:9
There is a lad here, who hath five barley loaves, and two fishes: but what are these among so many?
- Luke 9:13
But he said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they said, We have no more than five loaves and two fishes; except we should go and buy food for all this people.
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