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Matthew 14:21 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Matthew 14:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 14 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And they that had eaten were about five thousand men, beside women and children.”
Matthew 14:21 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 14:21
'And they that had eaten were about five thousand men, beside women and children.' Matthew specifies the miracle's scope: approximately 5000 men (ἄνδρες/andres, adult males) 'beside women and children' (χωρὶς γυναικῶν καὶ παιδίων/chōris gynaikōn kai paidiōn). Total crowd likely reached 15,000-20,000 people. This massive number eliminates natural explanations: no one secretly distributed hidden food to such multitudes. Reformed theology sees this as demonstrating Christ's divine power—only God creates from nothing or multiplies matter. The specification 'men, beside women and children' shows Ma...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 14:21
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“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
“that you”
“and the number of the men came to be about five thousand.”
“for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them”
“Have the people sit down. Now there was much grass in that place. So the men sat down”