Matthew 15:32
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 15
“Then Jesus called his disciples unto him, and said, I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat: and I will not send them away fasting, lest they faint in the way.”Matthew 15:32
What Does Matthew 15:32 Mean?
Matthew 15:32 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 15, verse 32 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Compassion, Discipleship, and Hospitality.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Matthew 15:32 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Mark 8:1“In those days the multitude being very great, and having nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples unto him, and saith unto them,”Matthew 9:36“But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.”Matthew 14:14“And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick.”Matthew 20:34“So Jesus had compassion on them, and touched their eyes: and immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed him.”Mark 6:37“He answered and said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they say unto him, Shall we go and buy two hundred pennyworth of bread, and give them to eat?”Luke 12:29“And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind.”Acts 27:33“And while the day was coming on, Paul besought them all to take meat, saying, This day is the fourteenth day that ye have tarried and continued fasting, having taken nothing.”Mark 6:34“And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things.”1 Samuel 30:11“And they found an Egyptian in the field, and brought him to David, and gave him bread, and he did eat; and they made him drink water;”2 Kings 4:42“And there came a man from Baalshalisha, and brought the man of God bread of the firstfruits, twenty loaves of barley, and full ears of corn in the husk thereof. And he said, Give unto the people, that they may eat.”Matthew 6:32“(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.”Matthew 12:40“For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale’s belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.”Matthew 27:63“Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, After three days I will rise again.”Mark 9:22“And ofttimes it hath cast him into the fire, and into the waters, to destroy him: but if thou canst do any thing, have compassion on us, and help us.”Luke 7:13“And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not.”Luke 9:12“And when the day began to wear away, then came the twelve, and said unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the towns and country round about, and lodge, and get victuals: for we are here in a desert place.”Hebrews 4:15“For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.”Genesis 21:17“And God heard the voice of the lad; and the angel of God called to Hagar out of heaven, and said unto her, What aileth thee, Hagar? fear not; for God hath heard the voice of the lad where he is.”Luke 14:13“But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind:”Acts 27:34“Wherefore I pray you to take some meat: for this is for your health: for there shall not an hair fall from the head of any of you.”
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