33 And his disciples say unto him, Whence should we have so much bread in the wilderness, as to fill so great a multitude?
33 His disciples answered, "Where could we get enough bread in this remote place to feed such a crowd?"
33 And the disciples said to him, "Where are we to get enough bread in such a desolate place to feed so great a crowd?"
33 His disciples said, "But where in this deserted place are you going to dig up enough food for a meal?"
33 Then His disciples said to Him, "Where could we get enough bread in the wilderness to fill such a great multitude?"
33 The disciples replied, "Where would we get enough food here in the wilderness for such a huge crowd?"
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Matthew 15:33
Commentary on Matthew 15:29-39
(Read Matthew 15:29-39)
Whatever our case is, the only way to find ease and relief, is to lay it at Christ's feet, to submit it to him, and refer it to his disposal. Those who would have spiritual healing from Christ, must be ruled as he pleases. See what work sin has made; what various diseases human bodies are subject to. Here were such diseases as fancy could neither guess the cause nor the cure of, yet these were subject to the command of Christ. The spiritual cures that Christ works are wonderful. When blind souls are made to see by faith, the dumb to speak in prayer, the maimed and the lame to walk in holy obedience, it is to be wondered at. His power was also shown to the multitude, in the plentiful provision he made for them: the manner is much the same as before. All did eat, and were filled. Those whom Christ feeds, he fills. With Christ there is bread enough, and to spare; supplies of grace for more than seek it, and for those that seek for more. Christ sent away the people. Though he had fed them twice, they must not look for miracles to find their daily bread. Let them go home to their callings and their own tables. Lord, increase our faith, and pardon our unbelief, teaching us to live upon thy fulness and bounty, for all things pertaining to this life, and that which is to come.