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Berean Standard Bible

““They do not need to go away,” Jesus replied. “You give them something to eat.””

Matthew 14:16

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A large crowd has followed Jesus to a remote place, and evening approaches. The disciples suggest sending the people away to buy food in the villages.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

“They do not need to go away,” Jesus replied. “You give them something to eat.”

World English Bible (WEB)

But Jesus said to them, “They don’t need to go away. You give them something to eat.”

King James Version (KJV)

But Jesus said unto them, They need not depart; give ye them to eat.

American Standard Version (ASV)

But Jesus said unto them, They have no need to go away; give ye them to eat.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But Jesus said to them, There is no need for them to go away; give them food yourselves.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And Jesus said to them, 'They have no need to go away -- give you them to eat.'

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y Jesús les dijo: No tienen necesidad de irse: dadles vosotros de comer.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

―¿Por qué?—les respondió Jesús—.¡Denles ustedes de comer!

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