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Matthew 15:32 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Matthew 15:32 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 15 verse 32 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Jesus Feeds the Four Thousand
“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 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 15:32
Then Jesus called his disciples unto him, and said, I have compassion on the multitude (Ὁ δὲ Ἰησοῦς προσκαλεσάμενος τοὺς μαθητὰς αὐτοῦ εἶπεν, Σπλαγχνίζομαι ἐπὶ τὸν ὄχλον)—The verb σπλαγχνίζομαι (splanchnizomai, 'to be moved with compassion') comes from σπλάγχνα (viscera, inward parts), indicating deep emotional response. Jesus felt compassion in His innermost being—not mere pity but gut-level mercy. This divine compassion preceded His provision, showing God's gifts flow from His character.Because they continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat (ὅτι ἤδη ἡμέραι τρεῖς προσμένουσίν μ...
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Cross-References for Matthew 15:32
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“he was moved with compassion for them”
“Paul begged them all to take some food”
“And seek not ye what ye shall eat”
“and he saw a great multitude. He had compassion on them”
“when there was a very great multitude”
“but one who has been in all points tempted like we are”
“being moved with compassion”
“to destroy him. But if you can do anything”
“he had compassion on her”
“and brought him to David”